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BBC make Gary Lineker 'step back' from Match of the Day after social media posts

Gary Lineker's colleagues Ian Wright and Alan Shearer have said they will also not present Match of the Day in solidarity

Irish Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

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

The BBC’s decision to stand Lineker down from its flagship football highlights programme caused a pundit boycott and left producers scrambling to keep the show alive, reports Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Jermaine Jenas quickly clarifies position on replacing Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host

Former England midfielder and One Show host Jermaine Jenas has broken his silence on rumours that he might take over presenting Match of the Day from Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

BBC Match of the Day - Who could be next presenter after Gary Lineker and Ian Wright decision

The BBC have announced that Gary Lineker will be stepping back from his role on Match of the Day until an agreement is reached over social media usage

Football London · Mar 10, 2023

'What was BBC thinking when it asked men of principle Lineker and Wright to shut up'

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright are men prepared to risk their space - so just what did the BBC think would happen when they tried to shut them up? This period now is about which side you are on, writes Darren Lewis

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

Match of the Day's Alan Shearer will not appear on programme in support of Gary Lineker

The Premier League's all-time top goalscorer is the latest to step back from the programme in solidarity with presenter Lineker

Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023

Pundits boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC

The corporation said on Friday that it had ‘decided’ Lineker would step back from the show.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Alan Shearer joins Ian Wright in pulling out of Match of the Day after Gary Lineker dropped

Alan Shearer has joined Ian Wright in saying he will not appear on Match of the Day on Saturday night

Liverpool Echo · Mar 10, 2023

Alex Scott immediately dismisses replacing Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

Gary Lineker has been stood down from Match of the Day hosting duties, with Alex Scott joining Ian Wright and Alan Shearer in confirming she will stand in solidarity with the Leicester legend

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

Jeremy Clarkson weighs in on Gary Lineker BBC row after Piers Morgan compared the two stars

Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out on the controversy surrounding the BBC's decision to take Gary Lineker off air from Match of the Day this weekend

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023