Veteran Pundit Announces He Is Quitting BBC Sports Show After 27 Years
One of the BBC’s most established sports pundits, Ian Wright, has revealed he will be leaving his job on Match of the Day at the end of this year’s football season.
His decision comes after 27 years serving as one of the knowledgeable former football players turned pundits on the flagship BBC sports show.
Wright, who has turned 60 this year, made his announcement on social media, saying:
“After my debut show whilst still a player in 1997 and many more memorable years, I’ll be stepping back from BBC Motd at the end of this season.
“I feel very privileged to have had such an incredible run on the most iconic football show in the world.”
“Anyone that knows my story knows how much the show has meant to me since I was young boy. Motd is my Holy Grail.
“On my first ever show, I told [host] Des Lynam, ‘This...
His decision comes after 27 years serving as one of the knowledgeable former football players turned pundits on the flagship BBC sports show.
Wright, who has turned 60 this year, made his announcement on social media, saying:
“After my debut show whilst still a player in 1997 and many more memorable years, I’ll be stepping back from BBC Motd at the end of this season.
“I feel very privileged to have had such an incredible run on the most iconic football show in the world.”
“Anyone that knows my story knows how much the show has meant to me since I was young boy. Motd is my Holy Grail.
“On my first ever show, I told [host] Des Lynam, ‘This...
- 12/17/2023
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