BBC announce Ian Wright’s Match of the Day replacements for new season

Two Premier League legends have joined the panel.

The Premier League is soon to return and so is the hugely popular Match of the Day show.

Iconic Arsenal striker Ian Wright announced in December 2023 that he would be stepping down from the show after 27 years.

Recently, it was announced who would replace him in the studio.

Always a legendary show, the BBC highlights and match analysis drive millions of viewers weekly.

Now, two Premier League legends are set to join the show ahead of the new season.

Theo Walcott will be joining the panel, as one Arsenal hero replaces another.

The 35-year-old made almost 400 appearances for the Gunners, collecting two FA Cups and two Community Shields.

Gary Lineker will also continue to host the show alongside the popular figures of Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.

The four pundits will also be joined by former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Making over 300 appearances for Man City, Hart also featured for West Ham United, Burnley, Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic.

Hart made punditry appearances at Euro 2024 in Germany, where he earned mass plaudits.

Viewers will have the opportunity to see Walcott and Hart in action for the first time on Saturday 17 August following the first round of Premier League fixtures.