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.
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.
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.
Indeed but I have enough nous and experience in life without constantly been told how I should think by social media.
In my view he cares about the people on the same wavelength as the likes of James o brien who fools so many gullible people ... And that is after painstaking on the odd occasions listening to THEM not the media I follow....
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.
Attempting to get the thread shut down ShowMe?
I invested this week in an unadulterated right wing rag called 'Big Issue.' Page 7 states that the average cost of housing a single asylum seeker in the UK is £41,000.
It is fair to question whether that £41K x thousands or even millions would be better spent on pensioners and other struggling parts of the indigenous population rather than asylum seekers.
Anyway as regards Lineker get rid of the overpaid left wing tosser as he shamelessly promotes his political opinions when the BBC is SUPPOSEDLY politically neutral. Politics, unfortunately, is relevant when it comes to discussion of Lineker's future.
So this controversial character as dubbed by the DM (critics obviously) has a huge list of misdemeanours! Including, wait for it, “wearing his own brand of clothing” and “presenting in his pants”.
Jesus we have some Karen’s amongst us, would somebody please think of the children!!
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.
Indeed but I have enough nous and experience in life without constantly been told how I should think by social media.
In my view he cares about the people on the same wavelength as the likes of James o brien who fools so many gullible people ... And that is after painstaking on the odd occasions listening to THEM not the media I follow....
In my view of course. If that's OK.
Remind me what any of that has to do with the abilities of someone to link present a football show (which he is a consummate natural at)?
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.
Attempting to get the thread shut down ShowMe?
I invested this week in an unadulterated right wing rag called 'Big Issue.' Page 7 states that the average cost of housing a single asylum seeker in the UK is £41,000.
It is fair to question whether that £41K x thousands or even millions would be better spent on pensioners and other struggling parts of the indigenous population rather than asylum seekers.
Anyway as regards Lineker get rid of the overpaid left wing tosser as he shamelessly promotes his political opinions when the BBC is SUPPOSEDLY politically neutral. Politics, unfortunately, is relevant when it comes to discussion of Lineker's future.
Most common asylum seekers in 2023 were from Afghanistan. Don't suppose we might at some level, have had something to do with why they are fleeing ?
I just can't work out why so many people have been desperate to leave the middle east...
Everyone is entitled to their views. Gary Lineker doesn't discuss his political views on MOD, so why shouldn't he express them elsewhere. He is a football presenter for the BBC, not a BBC political reporter. It would be different if he presented a news or political programme.
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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.
In my view he cares about the people on the same wavelength as the likes of James o brien who fools so many gullible people ... And that is after painstaking on the odd occasions listening to THEM not the media I follow....
In my view of course. If that's OK.
It is fair to question whether that £41K x thousands or even millions would be better spent on pensioners and other struggling parts of the indigenous population rather than asylum seekers.
Anyway as regards Lineker get rid of the overpaid left wing tosser as he shamelessly promotes his political opinions when the BBC is SUPPOSEDLY politically neutral. Politics, unfortunately, is relevant when it comes to discussion of Lineker's future.
Jesus we have some Karen’s amongst us, would somebody please think of the children!!
I just can't work out why so many people have been desperate to leave the middle east...