Alex Scott was visibly emotional during the final episode of BBC's Football Focus, after being presented with a special gift. The presenter was handed a photograph of herself alongside Bob Wilson, the show's first ever presenter, by pundit Garth Crooks.
“That's got me,” Scott said as she fought back tears. The message on the photo read: “Alex, congratulations for all you have achieved.” Scott thanked Crooks and reflected on the show's 52-year history, saying: “For 52 years, wow, this show has done one thing, week in week out, it has brought football into your Saturday afternoons.”
Struggling to hold back tears, she added: “I won't pretend this isn't hard – as you can see – but what I know is the football doesn't stop, the story doesn't stop and the goals don't stop, the drama, the heartbreak, it just finds a new home.”
The programme closed with a montage of memorable moments from its five-decade run. Earlier, a tribute featured messages from former presenters including Dan Walker, who hosted the show for 12 years before leaving in 2022.
The BBC confirmed in April that Football Focus would not return for the 2026/27 season, ending its run as the longest-running football magazine show on television.
