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Frank, Young and more join MOTD as BBC launches four new YouTube shows

BBC Sport will bring football fans closer to the action across TV, radio, YouTube, website and app.

Frank, Young and more join MOTD as BBC launches four new YouTube shows

Four new YouTube shows will join Match of the Day for the new men's football season, bringing fresh perspectives to the beloved program. Toby Alderweireld, Robbie Keane, Ashley Young, and former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank will serve as pundits alongside the show's current panel. The BBC Football YouTube channel will feature FANS², The Truth About Football, Golden Goal, and Football Hub.

A new BBC Sport Fan Collective will focus on the fan experience, with supporters from all 20 Premier League clubs contributing their voices. BBC Sport director Alex Kay-Jelski emphasized the importance of fans in the football experience, stating that the new shows and collective aim to bring together experts and supporters to create a richer football experience.

Meanwhile, BBC Radio 5 Live will broadcast live commentary of 209 Premier League matches, along with coverage from other competitions. BBC One, iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app will also host a variety of football programming, including The Football Interview and Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions.

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