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 claim Chapman is not keen to rotate the role with Kelly Somers The outlet claim that Chapman has flatly refused a Match of the Day job share. 'Broadcaster Gary Lineker is to step down as host of flagship football programme Match of the Day at the end of this season, BBC News understands,' the BBC wrote on Monday evening. Lineker's contract finishes at the end of the season but has been given an 18-month extension A source claims that Chapman 'doesn't want a job share, he wants Gary's role as his own' Lineker is the BBC's highest-paid presenter with a salary of £1.35million and his exit will close a long chapter for one of the nation's most iconic shows.

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

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

The Independent  

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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  

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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 …

Match of the Day and BBC will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual
1 month, 1 week ago

Match of the Day and BBC will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual

The Independent  

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The 9 contenders to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day
1 month, 1 week ago

The 9 contenders to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

The Independent  

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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  

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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 …

‘It’s my final show’: Lineker jokes on air about future on Match of the Day
2 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
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 …

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. …

Odds show clear favourite to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host after Jermaine Jenas is sacked by the BBC for 'inappropriate behaviour'
4 months ago

Odds show clear favourite to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host after Jermaine Jenas is sacked by the BBC for 'inappropriate behaviour'

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. A new favourite to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day has emerged after Jermaine Jenas was sacked Lineker, who has presented Match of the Day since 1999, sees his contract expire next year Jenas last …

Match of the Day contenders to replace Gary Lineker after Jermaine Jenas sacked by BBC
4 months ago

Match of the Day contenders to replace Gary Lineker after Jermaine Jenas sacked by BBC

The Telegraph  

Jermaine Jenas’s sacking by the BBC has removed one of the leading contenders to succeed Gary Lineker as host of Match of the Day. A huge football fan – her father Terry Yorath was a distinguished player and manager – and has reported extensively on the national sport across various platforms including ITV and the BBC, where she has also …

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 …

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  

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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  

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Is Gary Linker still presenting Match of the Day?
1 year, 9 months ago

Is Gary Linker still presenting Match of the Day?

The Independent  

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Who is presenting Match of the Day tonight?
1 year, 9 months ago

Who is presenting Match of the Day tonight?

The Independent  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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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 …

Saturday’s limited Match of the Day watched by 2.6 million viewers
1 year, 9 months ago

Saturday’s limited Match of the Day watched by 2.6 million viewers

The Independent  

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

BBC Boss will not step down as Lineker removal sparks chaos

Firstpost  

London: 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. He added: “To be clear, success for me is Gary gets back on air and together we are giving to the audiences that world class …

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  

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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 …

BBC boss Tim Davie will not resign over Gary Lineker row but admits ‘difficult day’
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC boss Tim Davie will not resign over Gary Lineker row but admits ‘difficult day’

The Independent  

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Gary Lineker: Piers Morgan speaks out in defence of Match of the Day host over ‘ridiculous’ BBC impartiality row
1 year, 9 months ago

Gary Lineker: Piers Morgan speaks out in defence of Match of the Day host over ‘ridiculous’ BBC impartiality row

The Independent  

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BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Gary Lineker row – former DG Greg Dyke
1 year, 9 months ago

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Gary Lineker row – former DG Greg Dyke

The Independent  

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