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.

Gary Lineker has been in the role since 1999 but it was announced in November that he would be stepping away. Cates has been a central figure to Sky Sports' live football coverage

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenters from next season, the BBC said on Wednesday, the first time the role will be shared between three presenters.

Match of the Day have confirmed a new presenting line-up from next season, with Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman to share duties after Gary Lineker’s exit.

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 will join Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan in presenting BBC Premier League highlights show Match of the Day next season, with the trio combining to replace Gary Lineker

The BBC has named the trio of presenters who will replace Gary Lineker in the iconic Match of the Day presenter’s chair from next season. Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan, who had been heavily linked with the role,