Lying to friends about Match Of The Day role was ‘horrendous’ - Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will be the new presenters of the BBC’s flagship football show.

The presenter of Premier League games for Sky since 2017 will join Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season

Who is Kelly Cates? Kelly Cates has a life-long association with football, she is the daughter of former Celtic and Liverpool manager Sir Kenny Dalglish. Born in Glasgow, she grew

Kelly Cates will share presenting duties of the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day, along with co-hosts Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan.

Match of the Day, the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme, will be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season, the broadcaster has confirmed. The trio replace Gary Lineker,

Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman have been confirmed as the new presenters of Match Of The Day for next season, trio taking over from Gary Lineker.

Kelly Cates says she found “barefaced lying” to her friends “horrendous” as she tried to keep her appointment as one of three main Match of the Day hosts for next season under wraps. The 49-year-old’s appointment alongside Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman to share presenting duties of the BBC’s flagship weekend Premier League highlights show and its midweek Champions League package from next season was confirmed on Wednesday.

New Match of the Day host Kelly Cates says society still not fully comfortable with female sport presenters. The 49-year-old, who is also a Sky Sports presenter, was announced as a joint replacement for Gary Lineker today (15 January) alongside Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman.

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan ready to lead new Match of the Day era - The trio will share presenting duties for Match of the Day, Match of the Day 2 and the BBC’s Champions League highlights show.