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

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

The Independent UK

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's Football Focus cancelled as presenters pull out in solidarity with Gary Lineker

THE BBC has reportedly been forced to cancel another one of its football programmes after its presenters refused to go on air in solidarity with…

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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

BBC has ‘undermined own credibility’ in Gary Lineker row – former DG Greg Dyke

Saturday’s Match Of The Day will go ahead without a presenter, pundits and several regular commentators amid an impartiality debate.

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’

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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

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

Wales Online

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

Daily Mirror

Dan Walker found out 'he lost' Football Focus job at BBC 'through rumours'

Walker's stint as the main presenter of Football Focus came to an end in the summer of 2021, with former pundit Mark Lawrenson now slamming the BBC's handling of his exit

Daily Mirror

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson slams 'woke' BBC and explains sacking phone call

The former Football Focus pundit was let go at the end of last season

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The Guardian - UK

Mark Lawrenson claims BBC dropped him because he is ‘65 and a white male’

The former pundit and co-commentator has claimed he was dropped from the BBC’s football coverage this year because of his age and race

Daily Mirror

Mark Lawrenson slams manner of BBC Sport exit after 30 years of punditry work

The former Liverpool star was a regular on Match of the Day and Football Focus before being cut adrift, something Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday also did with its line up

Leeds Live

Dion Dublin verdict on ‘incredible’ Jack Harrison amid Leeds United winger’s England confession

Harrison's form this season has led to calls for him to be called up to the England squad

Daily Mirror

Bury star swaps shinpads for microphone as he takes on BBC role for new Premier League season

Bury forward Liam MacDevitt will be seen on screens interviewing top Premier League footballers in his role as a reporter for Football Focus as he also turns out in the North West Counties Football League

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Manchester Evening News

Dan Walker's heartfelt message to BBC colleague ahead of Channel 5 show

The former Football Focus presenter is set to head up Channel 5's flagship news offering after he leaves the BBC

Daily Mirror

Dan Walker admits he feels uncomfortable earning 'a lot to do a job I love'

Presenter Dan Walker is set to start the next chapter of his career after leaving BBC Breakfast to be the new anchor for Channel 5 News, where he is set for a huge pay rise

The Guardian - UK

Mark Lawrenson’s retirement marks the end of football punditry’s innocent age

He did not rant, laugh or ‘destroy’ anybody: Mark Lawrenson reached back to when sport on TV was still light entertainment

Daily Mirror

Mark Lawrenson leaves BBC's Football Focus after 25 years as he makes final appearance

The former Liverpool defender has announced that he is leaving the popular Saturday afternoon BBC show after a quarter of a century of appearing as a regular pundit

Liverpool Echo

Mark Lawrenson bids emotional farewell to Football Focus after 25 years

The Liverpool legend was given a special message from Jürgen Klopp

Daily Mirror

Garth Crooks departs BBC Final Score for last time with heartfelt tribute

Tottenham and Stoke legend Garth Crooks is stepping down as a pundit on Final Score after working on BBC Sport's flagship football results for more than two decades

Liverpool Echo

Dan Walker explains why he quit BBC job with huge salary

The BBC Breakfast host announced his move to Channel 5 last week

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