Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable
1 month, 1 week ago

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

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. The exit of Jermaine Jenas, for rather different reasons, removes one possible successor; Jenas’s rapid rise, however, was a sign of the opportunities granted to former footballers whereas Lineker was a rarity – a penalty-area poacher who became an outstanding broadcaster in his own right, as relaxed on the box and as he used to be in it. open image in gallery Gary Lineker was a fresh-faced broadcaster when he began presenting Match of the Day open image in gallery One of Lineker’s most famous moments cmae when opening MOTD in just his underwear after his beloved Leicester City won the title He is nevertheless replaceable. open image in gallery Lineker’s business interests have grown far beyond the BBC Besides principles, he has business acumen and he has used his astuteness to take on the BBC. In the future, Lineker may only have one outlet for his views though presumably Shearer and Richards, fundamental to the BBC’s coverage, will remain on television and radio as well.

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

Independent readers name their top picks to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day
1 month, 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
1 month, 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
1 month, 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 …

Fresh row at the BBC as Mark Chapman 'refuses to share Match of the Day job with female co-presenter' after Gary Lineker's decision to leave the show at the end of the season
1 month, 1 week ago

Fresh row at the BBC as Mark Chapman 'refuses to share Match of the Day job with female co-presenter' after Gary Lineker's decision to leave the show at the end of the season

Daily Mail  

The BBC have reportedly delved into further drama amid plans to share the Match of the Day role among multiple presenters following Gary Lineker's exit. Gary Lineker has quit Match of the Day after 26 years with the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman is a front-runner to take over from Lineker However, reports …

Who do YOU want to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? MailOnline readers give their verdict in our poll - and there's an overwhelming favourite
1 month, 1 week ago

Who do YOU want to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? MailOnline readers give their verdict in our poll - and there's an overwhelming favourite

Daily Mail  

MailOnline readers have given their verdict on who they want to replace Gary Lineker on the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day - and there is a clear frontrunner. 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 …

Gary Lineker breaks social media silence on shock announcement he will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season
Top News
1 month, 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
1 month, 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
1 month, 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 …

Match of the Day 'could be presented by revolving cast of three female hosts and Mark Chapman', as favourite to succeed Gary Lineker 'voices concerns about taking the job'
1 month, 1 week ago

Match of the Day 'could be presented by revolving cast of three female hosts and Mark Chapman', as favourite to succeed Gary Lineker 'voices concerns about taking the job'

Daily Mail  

Lineker will leave his role as Match of the Day presenter at the end of the season The BBC are reportedly contemplating having a revolving cast of presenters for Match of the Day, instead of replacing Gary Lineker with a sole candidate. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Lineker would leave the flagship football show at the end of the …

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
1 month, 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 …

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
1 month, 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'
1 month, 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 …

Who should replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? Join The Independent Debate
1 month, 1 week ago

Who should replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? Join The Independent Debate

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 The football world is eagerly watching as the …

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
1 month, 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 …

Revealed: Gary Lineker was 'open' to staying at Match of The Day but his BBC bosses didn't offer him a new contract
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1 month, 1 week ago

Revealed: Gary Lineker was 'open' to staying at Match of The Day but his BBC bosses didn't offer him a new contract

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker was 'open' to staying on as the £1.35million-a-year host of Match of the Day but the BBC did not offer him a contract, it was revealed today. Gary Lineker is reportedly set to no longer present Match of the Day at the end of the season Gary Lineker was spotted going for dinner with his son Angus at …

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
1 month, 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 has shaped the football conversation for 25 years but his controversies got too much for the BBC, writes IAN HERBERT
1 month, 1 week 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, …

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
1 month, 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
1 month, 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 …

Alan Shearer set to sign new Match of The Day contract - hinting fellow pundit Gary Lineker could also stay on BBC programme
2 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 …

Gary Lineker breaks his silence on his Match of the Day future after swirling rumours of his BBC departure
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gary Lineker breaks his silence on his Match of the Day future after swirling rumours of his BBC departure

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has opened up on his contract situation at the BBC after rumours suggested that his time as host of Match of the Day was coming to an end. Last week, MailOnline revealed that Lineker's future at the show could be in doubt after seeing an email that appeared to show that a statement was being prepared for his …

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
2 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
2 months, 2 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 …

BBC stress Gary Lineker remains under contract until end of the season despite shock email suggesting Saturday will be his final Match of the Day show as host
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BBC stress Gary Lineker remains under contract until end of the season despite shock email suggesting Saturday will be his final Match of the Day show as host

Daily Mail  

The BBC say Gary Lineker is under contract until the end of the season and that they have ‘nothing to announce’ despite the emergence of an email which suggests Saturday will be his final appearance as host of Match of the Day. The message, seen by Mail Sport, purports to be from the broadcaster’s director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, and …

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
3 months, 3 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. …

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
5 months, 1 week 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 …

LISTEN: On today's EUROS DAILY, why Gary Lineker is involved in a soundbite arms race over England
5 months, 4 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, …

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
7 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 …

Jeff Stelling announces new job after leaving Sky Sports
1 year, 4 months ago

Jeff Stelling announces new job after leaving Sky Sports

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 Jeff Stelling has been unveiled as the new …

Gary Lineker says he is bewildered by ‘disproportionate’ response to tweet
1 year, 8 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’
1 year, 9 months 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 news: Match of the Day star says ‘great to be here’ as he returns to BBC
1 year, 9 months ago

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

The Independent  

✕ Close Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer return to television after BBC row 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 …

When will Gary Lineker next appear on the BBC?
1 year, 9 months ago

When will Gary Lineker next appear on the BBC?

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 With Premier League football returning to viewers’ screens …

Gary Lineker latest: BBC talks with presenter ‘moving in right direction’ as disruption continues
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Lineker goes from soccer star to TV host to liberal champion
1 year, 9 months ago

Lineker goes from soccer star to TV host to liberal champion

Associated Press  

It looks like the BBC picked on the wrong guy. The 62-year-old Lineker, who was reinstated by Britain’s national broadcaster on Monday, is a former soccer star — indeed, one of England’s greatest players — who has transitioned into being a slick, witty and knowledgeable TV personality and an all-around media darling. In the middle of that period was a …

Gary Lineker to return as ‘Match of the Day’ host as BBC apologises for disruption
1 year, 9 months 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 …

BBC reveal Gary Lineker’s first TV appearance after tweet row
1 year, 9 months 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 …

BBC reinstates Lineker after Twitter row: 'difficult period...apologise for…'
1 year, 9 months 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
1 year, 9 months 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’s urgent talks with BBC ‘inching forward’ as schedule chaos continues
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker’s urgent talks with BBC ‘inching forward’ as schedule chaos continues

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. Senior sources at the BBC said that talks with the Match of the Day …

BBC reverses Gary Lineker's suspension, will return as 'Match of the Day' presenter
1 year, 9 months 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
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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 privately agreed that his tweet at the centre of …

Who are the presenters and journalists who joined BBC boycott in solidarity with Gary Lineker?
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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. Neither Football Focus nor Final Score survived on BBC One, while 5 Live’s radio …

Why Lineker is barred from hosting BBC MOTD and why did fellow pundits boycott the weekend’s show
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Lineker is barred from hosting BBC MOTD and why did fellow pundits boycott the weekend’s show

The Hindu  

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as the network scrambled to stem an escalating crisis over its suspension of football host Gary Lineker for comments criticising the British government’s new asylum policy. The former England captain was suspended from “Match of the Day,” a popular football highlights show, after he criticised the government’s plan …

How the Gary Lineker and Match of the Day chaos unfolded - and the repercussions for the BBC
1 year, 9 months ago

How the Gary Lineker and Match of the Day chaos unfolded - and the repercussions for the BBC

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. Gary Lineker to ‘step back’ from Match Of The Day amid asylum …

BBC crisis escalates as players, stars back suspended soccer host Gary Lineker
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC crisis escalates as players, stars back suspended soccer host Gary Lineker

Hindustan Times  

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as the network scrambled to stem an escalating crisis over its suspension of soccer host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government's new asylum policy. Gary Lineker, former England footballer turned sports TV presenter for the BBC, arrives at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, central England …

BBC boss will not step down as Lineker removal sparks sports coverage chaos
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC boss will not step down as Lineker removal sparks sports coverage chaos

The Hindu  

The BBC's director general Tim Davie said he will not resign after the publicly-funded broadcaster's sport service was decimated on Saturday by a backlash to Gary Lineker's removal as Match of the Day host. Lineker was forced to "step back" from his duties presenting the flagship Premier League highlights show after accusing the U.K. government of using Nazi-era rhetoric in …

BBC boss Tim Davie speaks up amid Gary Lineker row; Rishi Sunak reacts too
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC boss Tim Davie speaks up amid Gary Lineker row; Rishi Sunak reacts too

Hindustan Times  

Tim Davie, director general of the BBC, said he will not resign amid criticism over the removal of Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host for criticising the Rishi Sunak-led UK government over its plans to stop migrants crossing the Channel on small boats. A Manchester City fan holds a banner reading "Gary Lineker for Prime Minister" ahead of …

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