BBC viewers yearn for Gary Lineker as they bemoan tonight's ITV screening
6 years, 8 months ago

BBC viewers yearn for Gary Lineker as they bemoan tonight's ITV screening

Daily Mail  

England fans have taken to social media to bemoan of ITV's coverage of England's historic match against Croatia tonight. England fans have taken to social media to bemoan of ITV's coverage of England's historic match against Croatia tonight, with many pining for Gary Lineker instead Gary Lineker poses with BBC pundits Rio Ferdinand, Jurgen Klinsmann and Alan Shearer BBC star Lineker, who was revealed to be the Corporation's top earner early today with a salary of £1.75million, is set for a break from presenting tonight as he attends his first game Jonny Clay wrote: 'Gutted it’s on ITV.adverts after the Anthems especially are crass. BBC star Lineker, who was revealed to be the Corporation's top earner early today with a salary of £1.75million, is set for a break from presenting tonight. Dozens of people tweeted their dissatisfaction that the World Cup semi-final would be shown on ITV tonight as opposed to the BBC It comes as it was revealed that Lineker has taken over Chris Evans to top a BBC rich list which is dominated by men In a tweet, he said: 'After four weeks in Moscow, I finally get to go to a game.

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Boost for football fans as BBC reveal plans to screen vital Scotland internationals
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Boost for football fans as BBC reveal plans to screen vital Scotland internationals

Daily Mail  

Scotland fans will be able to watch Steve Clarke’s side in action live on terrestrial TV after the BBC secured a deal that runs until the 2026 World Cup. That sparked anger when Scotland games ended up being shown on Viaplay’s YouTube channel without studio analysis or post-match reaction after the broadcaster failed to sell off matches individually. Scotland fans …

BBC star Gary Lineker defects to rival ITV for new TV show which will see him questioned by autistic interviewers
3 weeks, 5 days ago

BBC star Gary Lineker defects to rival ITV for new TV show which will see him questioned by autistic interviewers

Daily Mail  

He's stayed loyal to the BBC for 25 years, even when he was told to stop taking sides on political issues. The Match Of The Day presenter is the first star to be confirmed for new show Assembly, which will see him questioned by a group of people who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled. Mr Lineker, 64, has been …

BBC will not replace Gary Lineker on Sports Personality as all-female presenting line-up announced
4 months ago

BBC will not replace Gary Lineker on Sports Personality as all-female presenting line-up announced

The Telegraph  

Gary Lineker’s exit from the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year programme means it will have an all-female presenting line-up for the first time. Regardless of who wins, it’s sure to be a special evening celebrating sporting greatness and I can’t wait to attend my first in the job.” Balding, who anchored the BBC’s Olympics coverage, said: “It’s been a …

Alan Shearer addresses Gary Lineker exit in unusual opening to Match of the Day
4 months ago

Alan Shearer addresses Gary Lineker exit in unusual opening to Match of the Day

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker breaks silence over MOTD exit as BBC launches new reality show to find next TikTok football star in bid to win over Gen Z audience
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker breaks silence over MOTD exit as BBC launches new reality show to find next TikTok football star in bid to win over Gen Z audience

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has broken his silence over his Match of The Day exit as the BBC launched a new reality show on TikTok to find the next football social media star. Lineker, pictured catching a train yesterday, will also step down from Sports Personality of the Year Lineker has become a regular staple on Saturday night television over 25 years …

Independent readers name their top picks to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day
4 months, 1 week ago

Independent readers name their top picks to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

The Independent  

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Host with the most
4 months, 1 week ago

Host with the most

China Daily  

Former England striker Gary Lineker, pictured before the 2022 FA Cup semifinal between Manchester City and Liverpool, is stepping down from his role on the BBC's flagship soccer show Match of the Day. The BBC said Lineker — the broadcaster's highest-paid presenter, earning an annual salary of 1.35 million pounds — would remain at the corporation after both parties "agreed …

Host with the most
4 months, 1 week ago

Host with the most

China Daily  

Former England striker Gary Lineker, pictured before the 2022 FA Cup semifinal between Manchester City and Liverpool, is stepping down from his role on the BBC's flagship soccer show Match of the Day. The BBC said Lineker — the broadcaster's highest-paid presenter, earning an annual salary of 1.35 million pounds — would remain at the corporation after both parties "agreed …

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 became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable
4 months, 1 week ago

Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable

The Independent  

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What next for Match of the Day? How axing Gary Lineker paves way for new BBC Sport supremo Alex Kay-Jelski to cuts costs and overhaul show for 'younger audience' as Alex Scott and Gabby Logan lead rac
Top News
4 months, 1 week ago

What next for Match of the Day? How axing Gary Lineker paves way for new BBC Sport supremo Alex Kay-Jelski to cuts costs and overhaul show for 'younger audience' as Alex Scott and Gabby Logan lead rac

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker's axing from Match of the Day follows claims the boss of BBC Sport is seeking to 'freshen up' the show to appeal to a younger audience - as Gabby Logan and Alex Scott lead a female-dominated list of rivals vying to replace him. Kay-Jelski was also said to be frustrated by Lineker's outspoken political views and foul language …

Who do YOU think should replace Gary Lineker as the next presenter of Match of the Day? Vote in MailOnline's poll as presenter steps down
4 months, 1 week ago

Who do YOU think should replace Gary Lineker as the next presenter of Match of the Day? Vote in MailOnline's poll as presenter steps down

Daily Mail  

Tongues are wagging today about who might replace Gary Lineker on the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day - but who do you want to see in his place? Match of the Day 2 presenter Mark Chapman leads the race, followed by fellow presenter and BBC veteran Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates, daughter of Scottish football legend Kenny …

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 shaped the football conversation for 25 years but his controversies got too much for the BBC, writes IAN HERBERT
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gary Lineker has shaped the football conversation for 25 years but his controversies got too much for the BBC, writes IAN HERBERT

Daily Mail  

A chapter of sports broadcasting history began on a Saturday night in early August, 25 years ago, with Gary Lineker’s breezy opening line about his predecessor Des Lynam’s departure. Gary Lineker shapes the conversation around football and brings a deep technical knowledge He has maintained Match of the Day's popularity in an age of digital clips and instant reaction However, …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

Alan Shearer set to sign new Match of The Day contract - hinting fellow pundit Gary Lineker could also stay on BBC programme
5 months, 1 week ago

Alan Shearer set to sign new Match of The Day contract - hinting fellow pundit Gary Lineker could also stay on BBC programme

Daily Mail  

Former England striker Alan Shearer is set to sign a new Match of The Day contract – giving the biggest hint yet that Gary Lineker will also stay on the programme. But one source said both stars 'basically come as a pair', hinting that Shearer, 54, signs knowing Lineker will stay. Former England striker Alan Shearer is set to sign …

‘It’s my final show’: Lineker jokes on air about future on Match of the Day
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘It’s my final show’: Lineker jokes on air about future on Match of the Day

The Telegraph  

Gary Lineker joked he was hosting his final Match Of The Day show on Saturday amid speculation over his future on the programme. The 63-year-old introduced this week’s edition of the BBC’s flagship football highlights show saying: “Hello. Seven games on the way and it’s my final show.” After pausing, he added: “Before the international break.” There will be no …

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 …

How Gary Lineker will keep raking it in if he leaves the BBC: profiting from his ultra-successful podcast, earning jaw-dropping sums from Walkers and broadcasters will be scrambling for his services
5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Gary Lineker will keep raking it in if he leaves the BBC: profiting from his ultra-successful podcast, earning jaw-dropping sums from Walkers and broadcasters will be scrambling for his services

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker will continue to rake in staggering paydays despite fresh doubts over his future as BBC Match of the Day host following the emergence of an email which suggests Saturday will be his final appearance on the show. Throughout Euro 2024 that saw England go all the way to the final before losing to Spain, Lineker was joined by …

Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new Champions League highlights show - with just 12 months left on his Match o
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new Champions League highlights show - with just 12 months left on his Match o

Daily Mail  

LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Gary Lineker was favourite to host the show, but has reportedly been snubbed Gary Lineker has reportedly been snubbed from presenting the BBC's new Champions League highlights programme next season, bringing into question his future on Match of the Day. Gary Lineker reportedly won't host the BBC's new Champions League highlights programme The BBC …

Is Wayne Rooney unhappy with his BBC pundit role? Three Lions legend says he 'hasn't had any of the England games' and 'games I've done haven't been the greatest', as he heads home
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Wayne Rooney unhappy with his BBC pundit role? Three Lions legend says he 'hasn't had any of the England games' and 'games I've done haven't been the greatest', as he heads home

Daily Mail  

Wayne Rooney has hinted that he's been unhappy with his BBC punditry role after leaving Euro 2024 without having covered an England game. Wayne Rooney has hinted that he was unhappy with his BBC punditry role during Euro 2024 The Three Lions legend was disappointed that he wasn't able to cover a single England match 'Unfortunately, I haven't had any …

Euro 2024 pundit wars: BBC and ITV unveil their line-ups with Laura Woods and Gary Lineker front and centre - so who comes out on top after signing up Wayne Rooney and three top Premier League manager
10 months ago

Euro 2024 pundit wars: BBC and ITV unveil their line-ups with Laura Woods and Gary Lineker front and centre - so who comes out on top after signing up Wayne Rooney and three top Premier League manager

Daily Mail  

With Euro 2024 fast approaching, nations have begun announcing their squads for the summer tournament in Germany. The BBC and ITV have confirmed their punditry line-ups for this summer's Euros in Germany Gary Lineker will one again lead the BBC's coverage from a major international tournament Fan favourite Laura Woods will be among the ITV team covering the Euros this …

The number one item for the inbox of the new BBC Sport supremo: How to deal with a problem like Gary Lineker
11 months, 1 week ago

The number one item for the inbox of the new BBC Sport supremo: How to deal with a problem like Gary Lineker

Daily Mail  

The other problem: others simply do live sport better - what can Alex Kay-Jelski do about that, if anything? New head of BBC Sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, must decide what to do with Gary Lineker and Match of the Day Kay-Jelski arrives at the Beeb as the former sports lead at the Daily Mail and The Times He was also head …

Gary Lineker is set for a new contract as the BBC look to tie down £1.35m-a-year Match of the Day host... just eight months after highest paid star was suspended over migrants Tweet
1 year, 4 months ago

Gary Lineker is set for a new contract as the BBC look to tie down £1.35m-a-year Match of the Day host... just eight months after highest paid star was suspended over migrants Tweet

Daily Mail  

The BBC are preparing to open contract talks with Gary Lineker next month, once their successful bid for four more years of Premier League highlights is confirmed. Mail Sport revealed last week that the BBC will keep showing Match of the Day until 2029 with their free-to-air rivals ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 not entering the Premier League rights …

Gary Lineker praises BBC’s new rules for presenters in wake of impartiality row
1 year, 5 months ago

Gary Lineker praises BBC’s new rules for presenters in wake of impartiality row

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” …

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  

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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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Is Gary Linker still presenting Match of the Day?
2 years ago

Is Gary Linker still presenting Match of the Day?

The Independent  

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Who is presenting Match of the Day tonight?
2 years ago

Who is presenting Match of the Day tonight?

The Independent  

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When will Gary Lineker next appear on the BBC?
2 years ago

When will Gary Lineker next appear on the BBC?

The Independent  

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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  

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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 …

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 …

BBC reveal Gary Lineker’s first TV appearance after tweet row
2 years ago

BBC reveal Gary Lineker’s first TV appearance after tweet row

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker’s first assignment back on the BBC …

Gary Lineker reinstated as Match of the Day host after BBC tweet row
2 years ago

Gary Lineker reinstated as Match of the Day host after BBC tweet row

The Independent  

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BBC reverses Gary Lineker suspension for Twitter post
2 years ago

BBC reverses Gary Lineker suspension for Twitter post

The Independent  

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BBC reinstates Lineker after Twitter row: 'difficult period...apologise for…'
2 years ago

BBC reinstates Lineker after Twitter row: 'difficult period...apologise for…'

Hindustan Times  

BBC has decided to reinstate sports broadcaster and former soccer great Gary Lineker who was suspended for a post on Twitter that had criticized the British government's new asylum policy. Davie said he recognised the “potential confusion caused by the grey areas of the BBC's social media guidance.” "Impartiality is important to the BBC. Davie also announced a review of …

Gary Lineker reinstated to Match of the Day show as BBC announces social media review
2 years ago

Gary Lineker reinstated to Match of the Day show as BBC announces social media review

The Hindu  

Gary Lineker will return to airwaves after the BBC reversed the former football great's suspension on March 13 for a post on Twitter that had criticised the U.K. government’s new migration policy. Lineker, one of English foo’s most lauded players and the corporation’s highest-paid television presenter, was suspended on Friday after he described the government’s plan to detain and deport …

Gary Lineker controversy: BBC releases statement after 'strength of feeling' among staff
2 years ago

Gary Lineker controversy: BBC releases statement after 'strength of feeling' among staff

India TV News  

Regular football programming has gone off air on BBC following their suspension of Gary Lineker who allegedly breached their social media guidelines with his tweet criticising government policy on migration. For the unversed, Gary Lineker was told to step back from presenting the iconic British Football show 'Match of the Day' after his controversial. "The SJA would like to express …

BBC reverses Gary Lineker's suspension, will return as 'Match of the Day' presenter
2 years ago

BBC reverses Gary Lineker's suspension, will return as 'Match of the Day' presenter

India TV News  

BBC has confirmed that Gary Lineker will return as the presenter of their flagship show 'Match of the Day'. This has ended a stand-off between BBC and Gary Lineker who was suspended for criticising UK government's asylum policy on his Twitter handle. BBC Director General Tim Davie lauded Gary Lineker calling him a valued part of the organisation and also …

Gary Lineker privately agreed asylum policy tweet was ‘step too far’, presenter claims
2 years ago

Gary Lineker privately agreed asylum policy tweet was ‘step too far’, presenter claims

The Independent  

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How BBC host’s tweet, suspension upended UK’s sports weekend
2 years ago

How BBC host’s tweet, suspension upended UK’s sports weekend

Associated Press  

LONDON — The BBC’s sports coverage was hit with a second day of severe disruptions Sunday as dozens of staff refused to work in solidarity with top soccer host Gary Lineker, who was suspended by the broadcaster after he tweeted criticism of the British government’s asylum policy. In a post Tuesday to his 8.7 million followers on Twitter, Lineker described …

Who are the presenters and journalists who joined BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker?
2 years ago

Who are the presenters and journalists who joined BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker?

The Independent  

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