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Mar 12, 2023 · The question now turns to how long the revolt will last. Sunday night’s Match of the Day 2 programme is in doubt, with the Premier League clubs also set to continue their boycott.
Sadly that didn't transpire, with the match ending up being a much more cagey affair, with few clear cut chances for either side. It was little surprise that, as the clock past the 90 minute mark ...
- Pundits and Commentators Revolt in 'Solidarity' with Lineker
- No Premier League Players Will Be Asked For Interviews on MOTD
- BBC: Lineker Should Keep Away from Taking Sides on Political Issues
- Will Lineker Ever Present MOTD Again?
- Why Is The Focus on Lineker? What Are The BBC Guidelines?
The boycott began when former Arsenal striker and pundit Ian Wright said he will not take part in Saturday's Match of the Day programme in "solidarity" with Lineker, while former Newcastle and England striker Alan Shearer later announced he would also not be taking part in the show. Former Arsenal and England defender Scott ruled herself out of pre...
Premier League players will not be asked to do interviews for the BBC's Match of the Day on Saturday. Instead, players will do interviews for BBC Radio. A spokesman for the Professional Footballers Association said: "We have been informed that players involved in today's games will not be asked to participate in interviews with Match of the Day. "T...
Earlier on Friday, the BBC said Lineker will not present the show until an agreement is reached on his social media use, after he was embroiled in a row over impartiality by comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum policy with 1930s Germany. The corporation said in a statement it has been in "extensive discussions with Gary and...
Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol: "The question is will he ever present Match of the Day again? Knowing Lineker, he is a man that stands by his principles. If the BBC are expecting him to apologise for something that he truly believes in, and he refuses to apologise, this is a stand-off that is going to end with him possibly leaving th...
More from Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol: "Lineker signed a five-year deal with the BBC in 2020 and he agreed to adhere to their impartiality rules. "Now, the rules are a little bit different depending on what area of the BBC you work in. For instance, if you work in news and current affairs as a journalist the rules are very strict....
Feb 24, 2019 · Manchester United and Liverpool will get top billing on Match of the Day 2 on Sunday night after their draw at Old Trafford. The old rivals fought out an entertaining goalless draw with...
Mar 12, 2023 · Jermain Defoe - Following in the footsteps of Wright and Shearer, Defoe preemptively confirmed that he would not appear as a pundit on Match of the Day's Sunday offering, Match of the Day...
Sep 5, 2022 · Sunday's two Premier League matches brought 11 goals and plenty of action. If you missed out on the final say on the weekend, catch up with Match of the Day 2 on BBC iPlayer here.
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Mar 18, 2024 · Mark Chapman introduces highlights and analysis from Sunday's Premier League fixture, plus Saturday's action. If you missed Match of the Day 2, you can catch up on the action on BBC...
