[Football] Gary Lineker to step back from presenting MOTD

[Titanic]

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

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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".

 

[AlbionBro]

No winners at all. They all looked silly, the BBC, Lineker,Wright and all connected. I actually thought, that I watched it more closely than usual on Saturdays as you do when listening to radio commentary. If the BBC choose to bin him off and save a few pounds, not sure anyone would worry. Get Murray and Virgo in.

 

[AlastairWatts]

I'm amazed that so much credence is given to Lineker's comments. If I were on the level of payment which he pockets I think I'd be keeping a lower profile. Nevertheless, if he wants to make his name in politics (which seems to be the objective) then let him stand in an election somewhere and see if he can convince the voters.

 

[A1X]

I'm amazed that so much credence is given to Lineker's comments. If I were on the level of payment which he pockets I think I'd be keeping a lower profile. Nevertheless, if he wants to make his name in politics (which seems to be the objective) then let him stand in an election somewhere and see if he can convince the voters.

So only politicians are allowed to talk about politics?

 

[The Clamp]

No winners at all. They all looked silly, the BBC, Lineker,Wright and all connected. I actually thought, that I watched it more closely than usual on Saturdays as you do when listening to radio commentary. If the BBC choose to bin him off and save a few pounds, not sure anyone would worry. Get Murray and Virgo in.

Incorrect.

 

[The Clamp]

I'm amazed that so much credence is given to Lineker's comments. If I were on the level of payment which he pockets I think I'd be keeping a lower profile. Nevertheless, if he wants to make his name in politics (which seems to be the objective) then let him stand in an election somewhere and see if he can convince the voters.

Does pointing out racism mean one is declaring an interest in pursuing politics?

 

[Wozza]

I'm amazed that so much credence is given to Lineker's comments. If I were on the level of payment which he pockets I think I'd be keeping a lower profile. Nevertheless, if he wants to make his name in politics (which seems to be the objective) then let him stand in an election somewhere and see if he can convince the voters.

"Wants to make his name in politics"?! The media picked up on a single Tweet, which might have been forgotten by now.

But the BBC made it lead story on the evening news, Radio 4 etc. The Mail splashed on it all week.

All the amplification came from the right-wing press in an attempt to paint him as a bad guy. It did not go well for them.

 

[AlastairWatts]

So only politicians are allowed to talk about politics?

Not what I meant. But his position on MOTD gives his views an undeserved authority. I view this as a 'Clarkson' moment - somebody else suggested replacing him and then he'll have the absolute freedom to expound his views. Until - and unless - that happens I just wish he'd concentrate upon football

 

[The Clamp]

“It’s not the rhetoric of 1930’s Germany, it’s not, it’s not, it’s not”


It is a bit though, isn’t it.

Let’s try and concentrate on what is being said rather than who is saying it.

We have a government willing to risk the safety of children to hang on to a few angry voters.

Anyone in the public eye who speaks up against that has my support.

 

[AlbionBro]

I'm amazed that so much credence is given to Lineker's comments. If I were on the level of payment which he pockets I think I'd be keeping a lower profile. Nevertheless, if he wants to make his name in politics (which seems to be the objective) then let him stand in an election somewhere and see if he can convince the voters.

Good point, not sure he would like the flack all politicians get. Who would he be like Arnie, Reagan or Eastwood?

 

[Hugo Rune]

So only politicians are allowed to talk about politics?

I fort I lived in a democracy the last time I looked. It’s just my opinion. Fed up with this cancel culture trying to cancel everything, first of all they cancel asylum seakers, then Lineker then they cancel the Match of a Day. They are all the same, BBC, Lineker, Politicians, bin the lot!

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Not what I meant. But his position on MOTD gives his views an undeserved authority. I view this as a 'Clarkson' moment - somebody else suggested replacing him and then he'll have the absolute freedom to expound his views. Until - and unless - that happens I just wish he'd concentrate upon football

Nonsense.

He has no authority.

And he hasn't punched anyone in the face.

(talk about confirmation bias!)

 

[AlastairWatts]

Good point, not sure he would like the flack all politicians get. Who would he be like Arnie, Reagan or Eastwood?

Mr Bean?

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Good point, not sure he would like the flack all politicians get. Who would he be like Arnie, Reagan or Eastwood?

Who are you like?

I'm going: "Richard Littlejohn".

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Mr Bean?

You and bro need to get a room.

 

[The Clamp]

Not what I meant. But his position on MOTD gives his views an undeserved authority. I view this as a 'Clarkson' moment - somebody else suggested replacing him and then he'll have the absolute freedom to expound his views. Until - and unless - that happens I just wish he'd concentrate upon football

The law already gives him the absolute freedom to expound his views. He needs no further authority to do so.

 

[AlbionBro]

Incorrect.

Murray and Upson?

 

[AlbionBro]

You and bro need to get a room.

Why? I am happy with my current partner thank you.

 

[Wozza]

I view this as a 'Clarkson' moment - somebody else suggested replacing him and then he'll have the absolute freedom to expound his views. Until - and unless - that happens I just wish he'd concentrate upon football

I assume you don't follow Lineker on Twitter? So where are you hearing his views?

I mean, it's not on Match of the Day, is it? He seems very focussed on sport when on TV.

 

[A1X]

Not what I meant. But his position on MOTD gives his views an undeserved authority. I view this as a 'Clarkson' moment - somebody else suggested replacing him and then he'll have the absolute freedom to expound his views. Until - and unless - that happens I just wish he'd concentrate upon football

So you think he, as a non-politician, should be barred from talking about politics?

 

[The Clamp]

So you think he, as a non-politician, should be barred from talking about politics?

Ah yes, but only if it’s politics that AW doesn’t like.