The Latest Breaking News from Alex Scott

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 · Mar 11, 2023

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 · Mar 11, 2023

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 · Mar 11, 2023

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

Bristol City host Mick McCarthy's Blackpool at Ashton Gate

Bristol Post · Mar 11, 2023

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

Bristol Post · Mar 11, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

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

It comes as several pundits have boycotted the programme.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

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 · Mar 10, 2023

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 · Mar 10, 2023