Gabby Logan has revealed that she once turned down the opportunity to present Match of the Day 2 . The 51-year-old will step up to fill Gary Lineker's shoes on Match of the Day for the 2025/26 Premier League season, as he steps away from the football highlights show that he has been the face of since 1999. She will be joined by long-time MOTD2 host Mark Chapman and fellow broadcaster Kelly Cates in the role, as the BBC makes major changes to one of its flagship sporting shows. However, it's not