Gary lanker the long-standing host of match of the day has hinted at an uncertain future with the show as his contract nears its end the 63 R who has been at the Helm of the iconic football program since 1999 admitted he's unsure about his long-term status with speculation growing about his departure loner's current contract is set to expire next year and though he still has time left he acknowledged that his future with a BBC remains in flux the possibility of match of the day without lanker is beginning to take shape particular as he explores other Ventures like his popular rest is football podcast amidst these developments names such as Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been floated as potential successors Chapman who has regularly presented match of the day 2 Ines since 2013 and Logan an established Sports presenter for the BBC are both seen as strong candidates however recent odds suggest that Germaine gz is currently the leading Contender to replace loner gz though a controversial figure among some fact is favored by betting experts he is followed by Chapman and Logan with other notable figures like Micah Richards Kelly Summers Alex Scott Dan Walker Alan sheer and Deion Bon also mentioned as potential Replacements loner has spoken about his deep connection with match of the day reflecting on how the program has been a significant part of his life since childhood he highlighted the show's importance to million to rely on it for their Premier League coverage especially those without access to other streaming services as speculation continues loner remains appreciative of his time with the show and the impact it has had on both his career and the lives of its viewers thank you for watching our videos subscribe to our channel to get notifications when we post newest videos thank you and goodbye