BBC chiefs are holding crisis talks in a desperate attempt to resolve the Match of the Day crisis, with increasing hope that a deal can be reached.
Director general Tim Davie has signalled an olive branch being offered towards host Gary Lineker being reinstated to front the show. BBC managers are also holding talks with employees in the next 24 hours after another day of absolute chaos at the Corporation.
The pressure is mounting on the BBC hierarchy while Lineker has enjoyed the support of pundits like Ian Wright and Alan Shearer while the 5Live radio schedule was also decimated over the weekend. Lineker has refused to back down and has received widespread praise for taking a stand on his principles.
