Ian Wright has quit 'Match of the Day'.
Ian Wright quits Match of the Day
The 60-year-old former footballer made his first appearance on the show in 1997 but has revealed that he will be "stepping back" at the end of the season.
He wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "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 Des Lynam.'This is my Graceland'. It will always be my Graceland and I will always be watching."
However, despite his love for the show, Ian admitted he is looking forward to getting his weekends back.
He explained: "I’m stepping back having made great friends and many great memories. This decision has been coming for a while, maybe my birthday earlier this year fast tracked it a little, but ultimately it’s time to do a few more different things with my Saturdays.
"I’m really looking forward to my last months on the show and covering what will hopefully be an amazing Premier League title race."
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