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BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker pays poignant tribute to departing co-star
BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker was left emotional as he paid tribute to his departing co-star on Twitter.The host, who himself is preparing to leave the BBC in just a few days for a major move to rival network Channel 5, posted the poignant tribute on his social media pages.Mark Lawrenson, star of Football Focus - which Dan also presented from 2008 until 2021 - is finally leaving the programme after an incredible 25 years.The official BBC Sport account posted a farewell tribute to Mark, which read: "Farewell, Lawro! We wish you all the best!"@DionDublinsDube pays tribute to Mark Lawrenson after his 25 years as a pundit, as he appeared on his final edition of Football Focus."The post also included a link to Mark’s best ever bits from his time on the show.Quoting the tweet, Dan added: “I have so many wonderful memories of working with Lawro."Always insightful, always funny, always kind, always loyal. Great broadcaster and a great bloke," he said.Dan himself announced he would be leaving Football Focus last year, after an incredible 12 years presenting it alongside BBC Breakfast and The NFL Show.