Mark Chapman opens Match of the Day with cheeky one-liner as he is confirmed as one of Gary Lineker’s three successors

MARK CHAPMAN opened last night’s Match of the Day with a cheeky one-liner.

The popular host, 51, was yesterday confirmed as one of three presenters that will replace Gary Lineker on MOTD next season.

BBCMark Chapman is one of three new Match of the Day presenters[/caption] BBCChapman’s comment had Alan Shearer and Micah Richards in stitches[/caption]

Chapman will assume hosting duties on rotation with fellow BBC stalwart Gabby Logan and current Sky Sports anchor Kelly Cates.