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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Samuel Meade

Mark Chapman issues apology on BBC 5 Live return after Gary Lineker saga

Mark Chapman has apologised to BBC viewers and listeners after their sports coverage was disrupted throughout the Gary Lineker saga.

The co-operation has been in turmoil over the past 72 hours following their decision to take the popular broadcaster off air, before reinstating him three days later. Lineker's comments on social media regarding government policy was him axed from Match of the Day, which then led to a mass exodus.

A host of well known broadcasters and pundits refused to take part in the programme as well as Football Focus, which airs on Saturday lunchtime. The matter has since been resolved by Chapman, among those to rule themselves out of Match of the Day, has said sorry to those who've been frustrated by the lack of service.

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