Kelly Cates: Replacing Gary Lineker is a self-destructive move the BBC will live to regret
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kelly Cates: Replacing Gary Lineker is a self-destructive move the BBC will live to regret

The Independent  

Watching the flagship BBC News at 10 programme last month, 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. A month on, focus has once again returned to the future of Match of the Day, with the news thatSky Sports presenter Kelly Cates is set to join the presenting team following Gary Lineker’s departure. Indeed, after he comprehensively outflanked the BBC’s director general last March, when his disciplinary suspension for anti-government social media posts was speedily reversed following the entire football reporting team withdrawing their labour in solidarity, there is an argument that he is bigger than the corporation itself. As Katie Razzall, the BBC’s media editor, reported on the news, Lineker has not been offered a contract extension; he wanted to stay on, at least for a bit longer. Plus, you suspect other broadcasters will be watching the BBC’s profligacy with some attention, particularly in the US, where the growing market for English football could easily find room for a broadcaster of his prominence.

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'I never enjoyed presenting it': Gary Lineker gives shock Sports Personality of the Year snub - as he breaks his silence on exiting the show after 23 years
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'I never enjoyed presenting it': Gary Lineker gives shock Sports Personality of the Year snub - as he breaks his silence on exiting the show after 23 years

Daily Mail  

Gary Lineker has claimed he 'never really enjoyed' hosting Sports Personality of the Year as he broke his silence on his exit after 23 years. Speaking in front of a live audience for podcast The Rest is Football, Lineker said: 'Just to make it clear, what happened with Sports Personality of the Year is that it went to an independent …

Who is Kelly Cates? The Sky Sports presenter being lined up to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Who is Kelly Cates? The Sky Sports presenter being lined up to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

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 The BBC is reportedly lining up Sky Sports’s Kelly Cates to …

Kelly Cates ‘revealed’ as Match of the Day host after Gary Lineker’s BBC exit
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kelly Cates ‘revealed’ as Match of the Day host after Gary Lineker’s BBC exit

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. According to reports, Kelly Cates will leave Sky Sports to join the BBC series, and …

Kelly Cates hosts Super Sunday coverage of the Manchester derby with presenter set to to take over BBC Match of the Day replacing Gary Lineker
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Kelly Cates hosts Super Sunday coverage of the Manchester derby with presenter set to to take over BBC Match of the Day replacing Gary Lineker

Daily Mail  

Kelly Cates will anchor Sky Sports' Super Sunday coverage of the Manchester derby on Sunday afternoon despite it being revealed she will soon leave the organisation to join the BBC's Match of the Day team. However, it is businesses as usual on Sunday when Cates joins Roy Keane, Micah RIchards, and Gary Neville at the Etihad stadium for Man City's …

Alan Shearer addresses Gary Lineker exit in unusual opening to Match of the Day
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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 Alan Shearer broke tradition as he opened Match …

Kelly Cates on the Match of the Day job, working with Gary Neville and following her TV idols
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kelly Cates on the Match of the Day job, working with Gary Neville and following her TV idols

The Independent  

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Host with the most
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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, 3 weeks 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 to leave Match of the Day at the end of this season – with BBC departure date set
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gary Lineker to leave Match of the Day at the end of this season – with BBC departure date set

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 will leave Match of the Day …

Who should replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? Join The Independent Debate
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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, 3 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 …

Revealed: 'New frontrunner emerges to succeed Gary Lineker on Match of the Day' after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by BBC over inappropriate workplace behaviour allegations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: 'New frontrunner emerges to succeed Gary Lineker on Match of the Day' after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by BBC over inappropriate workplace behaviour allegations

Daily Mail  

A new favourite to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host has emerged after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC last month. A new favourite to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host has emerged Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC over inappropriate workplace behaviour allegations According to The Times, Mark Chapman is now …

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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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, 4 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 …

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 …

Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter posts
1 year, 9 months ago

Lineker off flagship BBC soccer show after Twitter posts

Associated Press  

Former England captain Gary Lineker was temporarily removed on Friday from his role as presenter of the BBC’s flagship soccer highlights show in the wake of his criticism of the British government’s new asylum policy. The long-running “Match of the Day” program, which has been a national institution in Britain since the 1960s, will be aired on Saturday “without studio …

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