MATCH of the Day host Mark Chapman’s dull presentation on Saturday night was blamed on growing tensions within BBC Sport.
Fans blasted the deadpan delivery of usually-upbeat Chappers, 53.
One wrote online: “Is having a massive sulk or did he have a row with someone just before going on air?”
Another added: “Pretty sure the host is usually a lot more cheerful.”
Chapman, said to be , is believed to be unhappy about cuts being introduced by
A TV insider said: “All the whispers are that whether this was deliberate or not his demeanour was all down to being enraged by the changes.
“It is a deeply unhappy ship at the moment.
“Fingers are inevitably pointed at the captain, Jelski.”
The show has seen a dip in viewing figures since long-time host
Just over 1.86millon watched on Saturday.
That figure compares to 2.24million the same time in 2025 and 2.44million in 2024.
The and Mark were asked for comment.
