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Former Liverpool and Scotland captain Alan Hansen remains in a serious condition in hospital, having enjoyed a stellar football career before becoming one of television's best known and well-respected pundits

BBC Match of the Day has seen several presenters since launching back in 1964. Here, Mirror Football looks at where some of the famous faces of episodes past are now

Carol Vorderman has claimed she was barred from Countdown after relinquishing her role in 2008 following a disagreement the Channel 4 show's bosses over her contract

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes says he nearly lost a job he loved when telly bosses eyed up Gary Lineker to replace him - but a revolt meant he stayed put

Des Lynam aimed a dig at Gary Lineker - his replacement as Match of the Day anchor - for his political social media activity and his forthright opinions on a variety of topics outside of football