Premier League cult hero makes ‘excellent’ BBC MOTD debut as impressed fans say ‘give me more’

PREMIER LEAGUE legend Glenn Murray made his Match of the Day debut to the delight of fans.

The 40-year-old was joined in the studio by Gary Lineker and Micah Richards last night.

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Glenn Murray made his Match of the Day debut last night[/caption]

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Murray scored 111 goals for Brighton during his lengthy career[/caption]

Murray has previously only featured as a pundit on Match of the Day 2 and yesterday was his Saturday night TV debut.

Since hanging up his boots in 2021, he has appeared on Sky Sports and often on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Viewers were pleased to see him handed a chance on MOTD, one said: “More of Glenn Murray please, an excellent pundit.”

Another added: “Glenn Murray knows football, fantastic analysis.”

The retired striker controversially agreed with VAR’s decision not to disallow Luton’s last-gasp equaliser against Burnley on Friday night.

Clarets keeper James Trafford believed he was fouled by Elijah Adebayo as he came off his line to catch a cross, missing the ball as Carlton Morris headed home.

Murray claimed not every bit of contact with a goalkeeper is a foul and No1s are “overprotected”.

He has legendary status at Brighton, playing for the club in League One, the Championship and Premier League during his two spells with the Seagulls.

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Murray scored 111 goals for them, 26 of which coming in the top-flight.

He also played for Crystal Palace and Bournemouth in the Prem.