[Football] Gary Lineker to step back from presenting MOTD

Titanic · Mar 10, 2023

Gary Lineker to step back from presenting MOTD

Gary Lineker to step back from presenting Match of the Day until agreement reached on social media use - BBC statement

www.bbc.co.uk

Gary Lineker is to step back from presenting Match of the Day until an agreement is reached on his social media use - BBC statement.
It follows an impartiality row over comments he made criticising the government's new asylum policy.
In a tweet, the presenter had compared the language used by the government to set out its plan to "that used by Germany in the 30s".

Harry Wilson's tackle · Nov 11, 2024

chickens said:
End of the season for Mr Lineker.

He’s had a good run, but it’s felt a bit tired to me over the last couple of seasons.

I wonder who’s next, and whether they change the format at all.

If he isn't replaced with a strong permanent anchor the programme will fade just like TOTP faded when it tried to get with it and go 'zoo', or whatever the f*** it did with its self.

I watch MOTD because its permanent host and regular pundits present a long-game continuity of soft journalism and perspective as well as the highlights. If I just want highlights there is youtube.

At least we are spared the prospect of Jermain 'JJ' Jenas telling us how it used to be back in the day, when men were men, tackles were tackles, and selfies were of your face.

dangull · Nov 11, 2024

It seems to be that he did want to stay on, but the BBC wanted to end his contract possibly because of the social media row with the tweets he made and the suits not wanting their presenters showing political views.

Eric the meek · Nov 11, 2024

I hear Joey Barton is available.

POSKETT AT THE VALLEY · Nov 11, 2024

Watershed moment for MOTD. Tony Bloom should appoint the new host. He gets most things right.

Bodian · Nov 11, 2024

POSKETT AT THE VALLEY said:
Watershed moment for MOTD. Tony Bloom should appoint the new host. He gets most things right.

Potter seems to be in training for the role?

The Clamp · Nov 12, 2024

dangull said:
It seems to be that he did want to stay on, but the BBC wanted to end his contract possibly because of the social media row with the tweets he made and the suits not wanting their presenters showing political views.

Source?

Skaville · Nov 12, 2024

worthingseagull123 said:
Whoever it will be, will be a fraction of the price.

And likely nowhere near as good

Steve in Japan · Nov 12, 2024

I'd be happy with Chappers, I've preferred MOTD2 for some time

Berty23 · Nov 12, 2024

Has to be Mark Chapman. He is an outstanding broadcaster.

GrizzlingGammon · Nov 12, 2024

The Clamp said:
Source?

From BBC article.

"BBC News understands that Lineker was open to staying on at Match of the Day, but the BBC did not offer him a new contract for the show."

It also alludes to the social media stuff.

Gary Lineker: BBC Match of the Day host to leave at end of season

The broadcaster has hosted the corporation's flagship football show Match of the Day since 1999.

www.bbc.co.uk

goldstone · Nov 12, 2024

Lineker leaving is great news. Don't like the guy or his lefty opinions which he really should keep to himself. Give the job to Mark Chapman who is excellent. Do NOT give the job to a woman.

mejonaNO12 aka riskit · Nov 12, 2024

goldstone said:
Lineker leaving is great news. Don't like the guy or his lefty opinions which he really should keep to himself. .

I don't remember him saying

"So Danny, talk us through the Southampton's defence ....which in my opinion is as weak as the Tory policies on ......"

The Clamp · Nov 12, 2024

goldstone said:
Lineker leaving is great news. Don't like the guy or his lefty opinions which he really should keep to himself. Give the job to Mark Chapman who is excellent. Do NOT give the job to a woman.

While you’re in the 1960’s do you think you could pick me up a pack of 20 Kent Menthols and a bottle of Amaro Savonitti.

Cheers

Couldn't Be Hyypia · Nov 12, 2024

Isn't/wasn't Lineaker the hioghest paid person at the Beeb? Getting commercially slaughtered by the streamers, it's no surprise that they aren't renewing his contract, whatever he would prefer.

Worth listening to The Rest is Entertainment podcast if you want an easy to follow take on how streaming is affecting linear TV.

Uh_huh_him · Nov 12, 2024

No objection to his politics or his salary.
But I don't particularly like his style of presenting.
Hopefully he will take Shearer and Richards with him too.

mejonaNO12 aka riskit · Nov 12, 2024

Couldn't Be Hyypia said:
Worth listening to The Rest is Entertainment podcast if you want an easy to follow take on how streaming is affecting linear TV.

Owned by Lineker, of course.

LamieRobertson · Nov 12, 2024

Hope Mark Chapman gets the gig …liKe his presenting a lot

Paulie Gualtieri · Nov 12, 2024

Chappers deserves it, hopefully merit comes into the decision making

aolstudios · Nov 12, 2024

Paulie Gualtieri said:
Chappers deserves it, hopefully merit comes into the decision making

Absolutely. It'd be a real relief to dial down the smugness

Thunder Bolt · Nov 12, 2024

dangull said:
It seems to be that he did want to stay on, but the BBC wanted to end his contract possibly because of the social media row with the tweets he made and the suits not wanting their presenters showing political views.

Yet, he will still present the World Cup games.

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