A Question of Sport axe Sue, Matt and Phil

No, they didn't!

The contributors and presenters mainly understood that it is part of a bigger revitalisation of QOS and that the BBC can't be said to be ageist towards females on this occasion, as it isn't only Barker who has been let go.
The outcome on GMB was basically that QOS should be moving with the times and reflecting the modern sports scene. No doubt there will be black and female talent in the hosting and captain roles, which, they said, is a good thing.

They can't really be accused of agism when they haven't announced who will replace Sue Barker yet

I've always thought Clare Balding would be Sue's natural successor as host.

Far left field: how about Elton Welsby? 😁

If we are going to throw a left field suggestion, the previous hosts have been commentators/presenters associated with the BBC like Vine/Coleman and Barker how about the excellent Andrew Cotter to present.

Ade Adepitan would also be a good shout. He's certainly got the charisma needed to host that sort of show.

I wonder if they'd take a punt with Ortis 'Jessica Ennis goodnight'?

Great shout.

Roger Black?

I think if they're wanting to shake things up, they're not going to go for sportpeople who have long retired from their professions.

Maybe if they were relaunching the show in 1998.

I think they'll go with a female captain, and I think Alex Scott would be a good choice. Also I think Colin Jackson would make a good team captain. Not sure about hosting duties, but I'd like to see Colin Murry given a go.

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Colin Murry is a good presenter and writer (his column in the "Metro" is well worth reading) but I wonder if Quest will allow him to present both AQOS and the EFL coverage?