Thomas Frank and three Premier League icons join MOTD coverage as BBC announce launch of FOUR new football shows

FORMER Tottenham chief Thomas Frank has been named among four new Match of the Day pundits ahead of the Premier League’s return. The Dane, 52, was sacked by Spurs in February and has been out of management since. Thomas Frank has been confirmed as a new Match of the Day pundit Credit: PA Toby Alderweireld is also joining the popular BBC show Credit: Getty But Frank has now penned a deal to join the BBC’s flagship show, which is under threat of a mass exodus, before the top-flight season starts on Friday. He will be joined by Premier League icons Toby Alderweireld – as SunSport exclusively revealed yesterday – Robbie Keane and Ashley Young as part of the Match of the Day shake-up. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Dream Team is back, free, and there’s £100,000 up for grabs! BBC chiefs have also announced the launch of FOUR new football shows ahead of Arsenal getting the campaign underway against Coventry on Friday. The broadcaster’s YouTube channel is set to host Fans², The Truth About Football, Golden Goal and Football Hub. BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski said: “Football means something different to every fan. “And this season BBC Sport is putting those fans even more firmly at the heart of the game. “We’re bringing together the unrivalled expertise of former players and managers with the passion, personality and perspectives of supporters to create a richer football experience wherever and however audiences follow the game.” Alderweireld, 37, played a key role in Tottenham reaching the Champions League final in 2019. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS And the Belgian, who fired boyhood club Royal Antwerp to their first title in 66 years on the final day of the 2022/23 season, made 236 appearances for the North Londoners. The former centre-back also had spells with the likes of Southampton, Ajax and Atletico Madrid before hanging up his boots. Tottenham legend Keane, 46, has been confirmed as another incoming Match of the Day pundit. The Irishman quit Hungarian giants Ferencvaros in May and decided to take his career in another direction following links to the Celtic job. Robbie Keane will be on punditry duties after quitting Ferencvaros Credit: Sportsfile Ashley Young is moving into broadcasting following his retirement Credit: Getty Young, 41, is preparing to take his first steps into regular punditry after announcing his retirement at the end of last season. The one-time Premier League champion, who penned an emotional statement announcing his retirement, featured for the likes of Manchester United, Aston Villa and Everton on Match of the Day. Comment now