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Gary Lineker: Piers Morgan speaks out in defence of Match of the Day host over ‘ridiculous’ BBC impartiality row

‘I didn’t agree with what he said, but so what? It’s HIS opinion,’ presenter tweeted.

The Independent UK

Dan Walker makes worrying "lost dressing room" dig as BBC in turmoil over Gary Lineker

Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, Alex Scott, Micah Richards and others have boycotted the BBC's football coverage on Saturday after Gary Lineker was controversially taken off air

Daily Mirror

Why isn't Gary Lineker presenting Match of the Day? His Twitter comments and what the BBC have said

Many pundits are boycotting BBC football shows in solidarity with Gary Lineker

Wales Online

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Football Focus replaced by BBC show after Alex Scott boycott over Gary Lineker row

The Football Focus presenter tweeted that she hoped to be "back in the chair next week" as Lineker row continues

Daily Mirror

Football Focus, Final Score and 5 Live Sport pulled from air as Gary Lineker crisis at BBC deepens

Alex Scott and Jason Mohammed said they would not be appearing on air this afternoon

The Independent UK

Alex Scott pulls out of Football Focus amid Gary Lineker row as BBC cancel show

The former Arsenal star has pulled out of Football Focus with the BBC forced to make scheduling changes.

Daily Record

Gary Lineker: How much is the Match of the Day presenter paid?

Lineker has been the BBC’s highest paid presenter for five years

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Football Focus and Final Score pulled off air after presenters boycott shows amid Gary Lineker fallout

Hosts Alex Scott and Jason Mohammad have joining several others including Alan Shearer and Ian Wright in boycotting the BBC over the row

Chronicle Live

BBC sporting schedule hit by extra disruption as more presenters pull out

On Saturday morning, Alex Scott said she will not be hosting Football Focus as it ‘doesn’t feel right’.

The Independent UK

Football Focus and Final Score won't air on BBC today as stars pull out in solidarity with Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker has been stood down from Match of the Day presenting duties by the BBC

Wales Online

Gary Lineker: BBC boss says he won’t resign as MotD cut to 20 minutes – as it happened

Director general Tim Davie apologises for disruption and says presenter is ‘best in the business’

The Guardian - UK

BBC crisis deepens as flagship shows pulled and clubs abandon Match of the Day in Gary Lineker fallout

5 Live Sport, Football Focus and Final Score pulled as row with sports presenters erupts

Evening Standard

Alex Scott pulls out of Football Focus as BBC crisis over Gary Lineker deepens

Football Focus host Scott said it ‘doesn’t feel right’ to go ahead with the show while Jason Mohammad will not present Final Score

The Independent UK

BBC pull Football Focus show after Alex Scott stands down in Gary Lineker support

Football Focus will not be airing on the BBC on Saturday after presenter Alex Scott decided to pull out following the broadcaster's decision to suspend Gary Lineker

Irish Mirror

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Daily Mirror

Football Focus and Final Score axed as BBC Radio 5 Live commentators also stand down

Football Focus will not be airing on the BBC on Saturday after presenter Alex Scott decided to pull out following the broadcaster's decision to suspend Gary Lineker

Wales Online

BBC axes Football Focus as stars refuse to take part in Gary Lineker row

It comes after major changes to Match of the Day set to air on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Alex Scott PULLS OUT of Football Focus role amid Gary Lineker row as BBC cancel show

The former Arsenal star has held the role since 2021 after replacing Dan Walker but has now made a decision over Saturday’s show with the BBC forced to make scheduling changes amid their row with Match of the Day host Gary Lineker

Bristol Post

Bristol City predicted team vs Blackpool: Matty James decision and midfield alternatives

Bristol City host Mick McCarthy's Blackpool at Ashton Gate

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Bristol Post

Pearson makes his position over Massengo abundantly clear despite Bristol City's lack of options

Bristol City could have just two fit senior central midfielders for the visit of Blackpool to Ashton Gate on Saturday

The Independent UK

Match of the Day commentators join pundit boycott after Gary Lineker stood down

Match of the Day is now set to air without its usual commentators and pundits but the programme may feature the Premier League’s world feed

Daily Record

Match of the Day to air this weekend without pundits, BBC confirms

It comes as several pundits have boycotted the programme.

The Independent UK

BBC confirm Match of the Day will have no presenter or pundits after Gary Lineker stood down

The move comes after Alan Shearer joined Ian Wright in boycotting the flagship football highlights programme

Daily Mirror

BBC announces NO presenters for Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker is axed

Following the BBC's original statement earlier this evening, a whole host of stars have ruled themselves out of replacing Gary Lineker on Match of the Day tomorrow night

Daily Mirror

Jermaine Jenas quickly clarifies position on replacing Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host

Former England midfielder and One Show host Jermaine Jenas has broken his silence on rumours that he might take over presenting Match of the Day from Gary Lineker

Daily Mirror

Match of the Day: List of pundits boycotting as BBC forced into change after Gary Lineker axe

The BBC's decision to suspend Gary Lineker from presenting Match of the Day on Saturday has sparked a huge reaction, with his colleagues boycotting the programme out of solidarity

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