The lead up to Gary Lineker 'quitting Match of the Day' follows a long history of Twitter own goals and gaffes - from slamming Brexit to backing asylum seekers
4 months, 1 week ago

The lead up to Gary Lineker 'quitting Match of the Day' follows a long history of Twitter own goals and gaffes - from slamming Brexit to backing asylum seekers

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has often found himself in hot water over his outspoken political views and controversial opinions. Gary Lineker will reportedly quit hosting Match of the Day at the end of the season after 26 years, it emerged today Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman was slammed by Lineker over her measures to stop small boats illegally reaching the UK Arguably his most iconic moment on Match of the Day came when he presented it in his underpants in August 2016 after Leicester City won the Premier League title June 2024 Lineker is slammed for a 'very disrespectful' quip at the expense of Scotland manager Steve Clarke. Lineker was embroiled in a row with a senior BBC journalist following his tweet about sewerage The Match of the Day host and former England captain has been vocal about his political views, having criticised the Conservatives' handling of Brexit and the migrant crisis One person demanded Lineker quit after his comments in 2016 about his remarks over the refugee crisis. Lineker appeared to show his support for Just Stop Oil protesters in July 2022 following their demonstration at Silverstone Grand Prix, which saw some activists storming the track October 2020 Lineker said he had spoken to the BBC's director-general Tim Davie 'quite a few times in recent weeks' and that Mr Davie was 'perfectly happy' with his conduct on social media. Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew said he would have been 'sacked' if her had expressed his political views as openly as Lineker Broadcaster Jonathan Agnew hit out at the BBC Sport host over the former England football captain's outspoken political views on Brexit.

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Gary Lineker steps down from another BBC role just days after quitting Match of the Day
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker steps down from another BBC role just days after quitting Match of the Day

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role as presenter of Sports Personality Of The Year, according to a BBC spokesperson. Lineker will also host BBC Sport's coverage of the FA Cup in the 2025-26 season and continue presenting the Match Of The Day: Top 10 podcast for BBC Sounds, which will also host The Rest Is Football podcast, produced …

Gary Lineker breaks social media silence on shock announcement he will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker breaks social media silence on shock announcement he will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has spoken on social media for the first time about the shock news that he will be leaving Match of the Day at the culmination of the 2024-25 season. Gary Lineker has spoken on social media about leaving Match of the Day for the first time since it was announced The former England striker first started presenting the …

Dumping Gary Lineker is a self-destructive move the BBC will live to regret
4 months, 1 week ago

Dumping Gary Lineker is a self-destructive move the BBC will live to regret

The Independent  

Watching the flagship BBC News at 10 programme on Monday night, you might have been forgiven for thinking all was well in the world – that Gaza was no longer a killing field, that Ukraine was safe from Putin, that the planet had started to cool down. Indeed, after he comprehensively outflanked the BBC’s director general last March, when his …

'Gary Lineker can buy his own leaving present!' BBC presenter says staff 'won't be having a whip round' in swipe at star's £1.3m salary after he was axed as host of Match of the Day
4 months, 1 week ago

'Gary Lineker can buy his own leaving present!' BBC presenter says staff 'won't be having a whip round' in swipe at star's £1.3m salary after he was axed as host of Match of the Day

Daily Mail  

A BBC presenter has delivered a withering parting shot to Gary Lineker after his departure from Match of the Day was confirmed. BBC Politics Live presenter Adam Fleming didn't hold back as he tore into Gary Lineker's salary Lineker is one of the BBC's highest paid stars, earning up to £1.35million last year from his presenting duties Fleming asked the …

Gary Lineker's long history of controversies while Match of the Day host: From Brexit and asylum seekers to Nazi Germany jibe and row over breaching BBC advertising rules
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker's long history of controversies while Match of the Day host: From Brexit and asylum seekers to Nazi Germany jibe and row over breaching BBC advertising rules

Daily Mail  

As one of the BBC's highest paid presenters, it is thought that Gary Lineker is held to a higher standard for his conduct both onscreen and online. Lineker appeared on his 'The Rest is Football' podcast where he branded England's performance in their 1-1 Euros draw against Denmark as being 's***' England succumbed to a 1-1 draw against Denmark in …

Gary Lineker Match of the Day exit CONFIRMED: BBC announce host's new contract will see him step down from flagship show as it 'evolves' and saves his new boss 'millions'
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker Match of the Day exit CONFIRMED: BBC announce host's new contract will see him step down from flagship show as it 'evolves' and saves his new boss 'millions'

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has confirmed he is leaving Match of the Day after 26 years in a 21-word statement. Gary Lineker will no longer present Match of the Day at the end of the season Gary Lineker has quit Match of the Day after 26 years with the BBC's flagship football show The 63-year-old England legend was the BBC's highest-paid presenter …

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day axeing set to be confirmed TODAY as it emerges that BBC 'DIDN'T offer him a new contract' and business partner Alastair Campbell confirms his exit
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day axeing set to be confirmed TODAY as it emerges that BBC 'DIDN'T offer him a new contract' and business partner Alastair Campbell confirms his exit

Daily Mail  

Campbell claimed Lineker would be a 'very hard act to follow' in as host Gary Lineker's departure from Match of the Day is expected to be officially announced today, with the BBC star's exit effectively confirmed by his business partner Alastair Campbell. Gary Lineker is reportedly set to quit presenting Match of the Day at the end of the season …

Gary Lineker, TV pundit and former England captain, leaves BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’ 25 years after taking over
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker, TV pundit and former England captain, leaves BBC’s ‘Match of the Day’ 25 years after taking over

The Hindu  

Former England football captain Gary Lineker is set to leave his role presenting the BBC's flagship Match of the Day highlights show at the end of the season, BBC News reported on Monday. In March last year, Lineker was briefly taken off air by bosses after comparing the language used to launch a British government asylum policy to the rhetoric …

Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time since 'quitting Match of The Day': BBC star seen having intimate meal with family
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time since 'quitting Match of The Day': BBC star seen having intimate meal with family

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has been spotted for the first time after it emerged that he will be quitting Match of the Day at the end of the season after 26 years. Gary Lineker was spotted going for dinner with his son Angus at Sabor, a tapas restaurant in London Gary Lineker is reportedly set to quit presenting Match of the Day …

Revealed: The favourites to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter - with England legend set to leave iconic BBC show after 26 years at the end of the season
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: The favourites to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter - with England legend set to leave iconic BBC show after 26 years at the end of the season

Daily Mail  

The favourites to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter have been revealed - including a shock candidate from an unrelated field of expertise. The favourites to replace Gary Lineker - who is leaving Match of the Day at the end of the season - have been revealed Match of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman is the …

Gary Lineker pokes fun at rumours over his Match of the Day future with cheeky opening to Saturday's show amid suggestions his time on flagship BBC programme could be ending
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gary Lineker pokes fun at rumours over his Match of the Day future with cheeky opening to Saturday's show amid suggestions his time on flagship BBC programme could be ending

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Gary Lineker cheekily fooled Match of the Day fans in his opening monologue as rumours continued to swirl that it would be his final appearance on the BBC flagship football show. Gary Lineker cheekily fooled Match of the Day fans in his opening monologue on Saturday MailOnline revealed …

Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after 'natural successor' Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate workplace behaviour allegations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gary Lineker provides update on his Match of the Day future after 'natural successor' Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate workplace behaviour allegations

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has indicated he is willing to stay on as host of Match of the Day after his 'natural successor' Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC last week. But former Tottenham midfielder Jenas, 41, was dismissed by the BBC over allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour after a female colleague complained she had received unsolicited messages from the pundit. …

Gary Lineker opens door to Match of the Day extension after Jermaine Jenas scandal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gary Lineker opens door to Match of the Day extension after Jermaine Jenas scandal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While Lineker has previously described 41-year-old Jenas as “my …

From Des Lynam to Gary Lineker, Match of the Day has become a national institution - but now its 60th birthday has been overshadowed by the Jermaine Jenas scandal and their balloon is burst
6 months, 3 weeks ago

From Des Lynam to Gary Lineker, Match of the Day has become a national institution - but now its 60th birthday has been overshadowed by the Jermaine Jenas scandal and their balloon is burst

Daily Mail  

It is one of the rare programmes whose theme tune can instantly put a smile on the face of generations. BBC's flagship show Match of the Day has developed into a national treasure in the UK From Des Lynam to Gary Lineker, the programme continues to appeal to all generations Match of the Day's 60th birthday has now been overshadowed …

LISTEN: On today's EUROS DAILY, why Gary Lineker is involved in a soundbite arms race over England
8 months, 3 weeks ago

LISTEN: On today's EUROS DAILY, why Gary Lineker is involved in a soundbite arms race over England

Daily Mail  

Mail Sport's experts respond to his comments and explain why he is wrong Gary Lineker has claimed journalists are 'too scared' to ask tough questions Gary Lineker has caused a furore by suggesting that journalists are to blame for his criticism of Harry Kane and England creating a spat with the Three Lions stars at Euro 2024. Euros Daily podcast, …

Gary Lineker ignites yet another impartiality row as he signs an open letter criticising the Rwanda scheme alongside a host of other celebrities
1 year, 3 months ago

Gary Lineker ignites yet another impartiality row as he signs an open letter criticising the Rwanda scheme alongside a host of other celebrities

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has ignited another BBC impartiality row after he signed an open letter criticising the Government's Rwanda policy. Gary Lineker has ignited another BBC impartiality row after he signed an open letter criticising the Government's Rwanda policy In a move that threatens to further embarrass his employers, the Match of the Day host has publicly endorsed calls for the …

Carol Vorderman is accused of 'flagrantly breaching' BBC impartiality rules with anti-Tory rants that 'make Gary Lineker's comments seem mild'
1 year, 7 months ago

Carol Vorderman is accused of 'flagrantly breaching' BBC impartiality rules with anti-Tory rants that 'make Gary Lineker's comments seem mild'

Daily Mail  

Carol Vorderman has been accused of 'flagrantly breaching' the BBC's impartiality guidelines in her virulently anti-Tory rants on Twitter and Instagram. TV presenter Carol Vorderman has been accused of 'flagrantly breaching' the BBC's impartiality guidelines in her virulently anti-Tory rants on Twitter and Instagram The BBC Radio Wales presenter accused the Government of being 'a lying bunch of greedy, corrupt, …

Gary Lineker accuses Richard Madeley of ‘misrepresenting’ him on Good Morning Britain
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker accuses Richard Madeley of ‘misrepresenting’ him on Good Morning Britain

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker has accused Richard Madeley of “misrepresenting” him while speaking …

Gary Lineker ‘wasn’t prepared to back down’ over migrants tweet that saw him suspended from Match of the Day
1 year, 11 months ago

Gary Lineker ‘wasn’t prepared to back down’ over migrants tweet that saw him suspended from Match of the Day

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker has insisted his tweet about the government’s asylum …

Gary Lineker clears up confusion as he misses Match of the Day again
1 year, 11 months ago

Gary Lineker clears up confusion as he misses Match of the Day again

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Reinstating Lineker last month, Mr Davie pointed to “grey …

Gary Lineker says BBC row was ‘so disproportionate’ and ‘never thought tweet would be an issue’
1 year, 11 months ago

Gary Lineker says BBC row was ‘so disproportionate’ and ‘never thought tweet would be an issue’

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker says he is bewildered by ‘disproportionate’ response to tweet
1 year, 11 months ago

Gary Lineker says he is bewildered by ‘disproportionate’ response to tweet

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker said he is still “bewildered” by the “disproportionate” …

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints
1 year, 11 months ago

BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The BBC has defended its news coverage of the Gary …

Gary Lineker to miss FA Cup coverage as he is ‘silenced by nasty cold’
2 years ago

Gary Lineker to miss FA Cup coverage as he is ‘silenced by nasty cold’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A post by BBC Sport on Twitter said: “Due to illness, we’ve got a …

Gary Lineker cancels appearance on Match Of The Day Live
2 years ago

Gary Lineker cancels appearance on Match Of The Day Live

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As viewers will have noticed yesterday, Gary Lineker was struggling with his voice and …

Gary Lineker makes BBC return after impartiality row
2 years ago

Gary Lineker makes BBC return after impartiality row

Firstpost  

Gary Lineker was back at work for the BBC on Saturday after a row over impartiality sparked by his criticism of the UK government’s new asylum policy was resolved. Lineker, who is the BBC’s highest paid presenter, said “it’s great to be here” as he fronted live coverage of Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Burnley. “It’s good to get …

Gary Lineker news: Match of the Day star says ‘great to be here’ as he returns to BBC
2 years ago

Gary Lineker news: Match of the Day star says ‘great to be here’ as he returns to BBC

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker back on air to lead BBC’s FA Cup coverage
2 years ago

Gary Lineker back on air to lead BBC’s FA Cup coverage

Associated Press  

LONDON — BBC presenter Gary Lineker made a low-key return to live TV on Saturday as he led the broadcaster’s coverage of FA Cup soccer but opted not to directly address his recent suspension over a tweet that criticized the U.K. government’s migration policy. The 62-year-old Lineker, a former star for the England national team and one of the BBC’s …

What did Gary Lineker say that sparked BBC suspension?
2 years ago

What did Gary Lineker say that sparked BBC suspension?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Saturday’s episode of Match of the Day lasted “just 20 …

‘Totally disproportionate’: Gary Lineker discusses small boats row in first TV appearance since BBC suspension
2 years ago

‘Totally disproportionate’: Gary Lineker discusses small boats row in first TV appearance since BBC suspension

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker latest: BBC talks with presenter ‘moving in right direction’ as disruption continues
2 years ago

Gary Lineker latest: BBC talks with presenter ‘moving in right direction’ as disruption continues

The Independent  

✕ Close Downing Street brands Gary Lineker’s criticism of asylum policy ‘unacceptable’ Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from …

Gary Lineker had a ‘special arrangement’ with the BBC to tweet about refugees, says agent
2 years ago

Gary Lineker had a ‘special arrangement’ with the BBC to tweet about refugees, says agent

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker believed he had a “special arrangement” with the …

Gary Lineker slams Tory MP for ‘outrageous’ Nazi claim comments
2 years ago

Gary Lineker slams Tory MP for ‘outrageous’ Nazi claim comments

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker has fired back at a Conservative MP who falsely …

Ian Wright says ‘heads have got to roll’ after BBC management caused ‘hot mess’ over Gary Lineker row
2 years ago

Ian Wright says ‘heads have got to roll’ after BBC management caused ‘hot mess’ over Gary Lineker row

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ian Wright has said “heads have got to roll” after …

BBC’s ‘wider reputation’ at stake in Gary Lineker row, says broadcast regulator
2 years ago

BBC’s ‘wider reputation’ at stake in Gary Lineker row, says broadcast regulator

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Melanie Dawes, the chief executive of Ofcom, said the impartiality row went “straight to the …

‘Is this acceptable, Elon Musk?’: Gary Lineker after son abused, threatened on Twitter
2 years ago

‘Is this acceptable, Elon Musk?’: Gary Lineker after son abused, threatened on Twitter

Hindustan Times  

Former English football star Gary Lineker revealed on Tuesday his son George was subjected to abuse and received ‘death threat’ on Twitter for taking his side in the BBC controversy. Lineker, who is now a sports presenter with the BBC, took to Twitter to share a screenshot of the ‘threat,’ and asked the microblogging website's owner, Elon Musk, if giving …

Gary Lineker: Ian Wright slams BBC chiefs for creating a 'hot mess' with Match of the Day fallout
2 years ago

Gary Lineker: Ian Wright slams BBC chiefs for creating a 'hot mess' with Match of the Day fallout

Daily Mail  

Ian Wright has accused the BBC of creating a 'hot mess' by axing and then reinstating Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host, insisting the fallout was a result of 'mismanagement' from senior officials. Lineker was forced to temporarily step down from his presenting role on the iconic football highlights programme last Friday after controversially comparing language used in …

Is Gary Lineker taunting BBC with new ‘free speech’ Twitter profile picture?
2 years ago

Is Gary Lineker taunting BBC with new ‘free speech’ Twitter profile picture?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Gary Lineker changed his profile picture to include a George …

Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter
2 years ago

Gary Lineker questions Elon Musk after son receives abuse on Twitter

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker has questioned Twitter owner Elon Musk after a threatening message was …

Gary Lineker calls out Elon Musk after family abused on Twitter during BBC row
2 years ago

Gary Lineker calls out Elon Musk after family abused on Twitter during BBC row

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker’s son has spoken out after facing relentless abuse …

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day, makes no apology and tweets about small boats again
2 years ago

Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day, makes no apology and tweets about small boats again

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Confirming Lineker's return, BBC director general Tim Davie said he recognised “the potential confusion …

Gary Lineker 'has shown he is bigger than the BBC'
2 years ago

Gary Lineker 'has shown he is bigger than the BBC'

Daily Mail  

The Gary Lineker row has plunged the BBC into a civil war between talent and management over whether bosses were right to apologise to the Match of the Day star for taking him off the air over his Nazi slur. Director general Tim Davie said he had taken 'proportionate action' over Lineker's controversial tweet and insisted he had not backed …

BBC backtracks on Lineker over tweet slamming UK asylum plan
2 years ago

BBC backtracks on Lineker over tweet slamming UK asylum plan

Associated Press  

LONDON — The BBC called a truce Monday in its showdown with sports commentator Gary Lineker, reversing its suspension of the former soccer great for a tweet that criticized the U.K. government’s contentious new migration policy. Lineker, one of England’s most lauded players and the corporation’s highest-paid television presenter, was suspended after he described the plan on Twitter as “immeasurably …

Tory MPs furious at BBC ‘climbdown’ giving Lineker ‘carte blanche’
2 years ago

Tory MPs furious at BBC ‘climbdown’ giving Lineker ‘carte blanche’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Conservative MPs expressed their outrage over the “climbdown” which sees Gary …

Gary Lineker receives huge support after Match Of The Day return is confirmed
2 years ago

Gary Lineker receives huge support after Match Of The Day return is confirmed

The Independent  

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Should celebrities like Gary Lineker ever hold the corporations they work for to ransom?
2 years ago

Should celebrities like Gary Lineker ever hold the corporations they work for to ransom?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sunak’s subtle warning: “I think the …

Pressure remains for BBC chairman as Lineker row deepens political faultlines
2 years ago

Pressure remains for BBC chairman as Lineker row deepens political faultlines

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy BBC chairman Richard Sharp is under growing pressure, after the …

Gary Lineker to return as ‘Match of the Day’ host as BBC apologises for disruption
2 years ago

Gary Lineker to return as ‘Match of the Day’ host as BBC apologises for disruption

The Hindu  

England football legend Gary Lineker said on Monday that he would return to host his flagship ‘Match of the Day’ BBC show after the broadcaster apologised for days of disruption of his sports coverage due to a Twitter post row. The BBC has also announced an independent review into its social media usage guidelines after Lineker’s tweet criticising the government’s …

Simon Jordan slams the BBC for their 'disastrously poor' handling of the Gary Lineker Twitter row
2 years ago

Simon Jordan slams the BBC for their 'disastrously poor' handling of the Gary Lineker Twitter row

Daily Mail  

Simon Jordan has blasted the BBC for their 'disastrously poor' handling of the Gary Lineker Twitter row and believes they must now fix their guidelines. However, on Monday BBC bosses backed down from their stance, with director general Tim Davie apologising to the former England captain and asking him to return to front BBC's FA Cup coverage this weekend. Simon …

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