Nothing against Lineker as a presenter per se, but to be honest I haven't watched MOTD live for a few years now. I always chug it through all the chat and punditry and just watched the football. Makes no odds to me who replaces him. Chapman or Gabby Logan are probably a good shout but I will still fast forward them
pretty much the same unless there is a major incident in the match, all this said I think he should go just because of the cost to a public broadcaster. I know he presents one of the most popular shows on the BBC but they have a monopoly on the football highlights and in reality i doubt the viewing figures will drops because as you alluded to most arent tuning in to hear what the presenter/pundits are saying
I hope so, she was a world class footballer and represented her country on 140 occasions. She is also a great pundit and presenter too.
It'd be worth it just to see the reaction from all the gammons.
Which is exactly NOT a reason for appointing someone.
Don't think he was serious, i think we can all agree Alex Scott's CV speaks for itself as to why she should get the job, rattling "gammons" isnt a reason
They get too carried away with the virtual studio and the graphics they can use, which means spinning the punditry out further. But agree, start watching it 15 minutes after the start and just fast forward.
Funny innit. You know full well that if Lineker was advocating right wing policies, those with steam coming from under their collars who don't know the difference between illegal and asylum seeker would be hanging on his every word, not moaning on about people in sport/media/the public eye keeping out of politics...
and if he was he’d be getting exactly the same sh*t from those on the opposite side of the fence.
Never understand how so many people get triggered by Lineker having an opinion.
I am sure he'll go and nosebag somewhere else. He cannot help himself spouting off at something or another. More time to take in a few illegals into his own mansion.
About bloody time, I’m sick of him not hating foreigners like me, grrrr! GSTK.
I don’t think it’s the hating foreigners it’s the money being spent on them while an estimated 4000 pensioners are going to die this winter because we won’t spend on them. Perhaps Lineker can put them up through winter or does he not like pensioners like Our government.
They get too carried away with the virtual studio and the graphics they can use, which means spinning the punditry out further. But agree, start watching it 15 minutes after the start and just fast forward.
I generally enjoy the show, but I do make use of the fast forward on the remote control when they’re analysing a match I’m not interested in.
Lineker will be a tough act to follow, whoever they choose.
About bloody time, I’m sick of him not hating foreigners like me, grrrr! GSTK.
I don’t think it’s the hating foreigners it’s the money being spent on them while an estimated 4000 pensioners are going to die this winter because we won’t spend on them. Perhaps Lineker can put them up through winter or does he not like pensioners like Our government.
Time for Gary Lineker to move to YouTube full time and emulate Donald Trump's mate, Piers Morgan and chat freely about politics and come out of the straight jacket that the BBC have as the national broadcaster.
He had a top career as a footballer and as a broadcaster but over the last two years we have heard all his jokes now and he looks tired and passé.
Lineker is making a fortune out of his podcast business interests now.
I listen to Peter crouch's podcast with various guests. Amusing and sometimes revealing.
I remember when Nicholas Parsons died they had a season of "guest" presenters on Just a minute before installing Sue Perkins, and Have I Got News For You have been doing it for years. Maybe they could try something like that.
Edit, obvs without necessarily actually killing Gary Lineker.
I personally like him as a presenter and also enjoy his podcast with Micah Richards & Alan Shearer. However, like most, when it comes to MOTD, I just skip through all the chat. He's never upset or offended me with any of his tweets, mainly because I don't do any of those social platforms, so I only tend to hear of them on here. I'm sure he has many views that I strongly disagree with, but that can be said about most folk I encounter. He's in my life for his football views and presenting, nothing more, nothing less. As for anyone fuming over how much the beeb were paying him, you should aim your anger towards those that decided he was worth that amount, not the receiver. Hands up who would refuse your boss quadrupling your wages?
I'd take the most I could and not feel the slighest tinge of guilt.
MOTD: The best two presenters for me are Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. I would never miss it at one time but with all the live football on I miss it more than I watch unless I want to see a particular game and then I go back to a drama.
Please BBC pick the best, not some box ticking exercise.
Leave Alex Scott doing Football focus or the one show stand in. Jermaine Jenas was favourite for MOTD in April 2024 but now has more chance of taking over as the MC at Notts County home games.
About bloody time, I’m sick of him not hating foreigners like me, grrrr! GSTK.
I don’t think it’s the hating foreigners it’s the money being spent on them while an estimated 4000 pensioners are going to die this winter because we won’t spend on them. Perhaps Lineker can put them up through winter or does he not like pensioners like Our government.
I never really care who presents these things, I tend to watch the highlights and fast forward the analysis. I did however like the camaraderie between him, Shearer and Wrighty. But things move on, I hope they don’t change the format, it’s still my go-to for premier highlights.
I think people including me who don't watch MOTD do so as their sick of the wall to wall coverage of the premiership and the time given to the top 6 clubs.
I don't mind him but think he's out of touch with current affairs with a good proportion of the public. Therefore should keep his gob shut.
I think people including me who don't watch MOTD do so as their sick of the wall to wall coverage of the premiership and the time given to the top 6 clubs.
I don't mind him but think he's out of touch with current affairs with a good proportion of the public. Therefore should keep his gob shut.
I like Gary Lineker and his views are very much in line with many of the public. It depends on the media you follow.
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Go on about gammons and people foaming at the mouth constantly, almost always about hypothetical scenarios.
Only one group of people I've seen going mental on social media over the past week, and they ain't people on the right
I listen to Peter crouch's podcast with various guests.
Amusing and sometimes revealing.
Edit, obvs without necessarily actually killing Gary Lineker.
I'd take the most I could and not feel the slighest tinge of guilt.
The best two presenters for me are Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. I would never miss it at one time but with all the live football on I miss it more than I watch unless I want to see a particular game and then I go back to a drama.
Please BBC pick the best, not some box ticking exercise.
Leave Alex Scott doing Football focus or the one show stand in. Jermaine Jenas was favourite for MOTD in April 2024 but now has more chance of taking over as the MC at Notts County home games.
I don't mind him but think he's out of touch with current affairs with a good proportion of the public. Therefore should keep his gob shut.