The Latest Breaking News from Ian Wright

What BBC said before Match of the Day as iconic theme tune axed after Gary Lineker fallout

Match of the Day, the BBC's flagship football programme, is running for 20 minutes on Saturday evening with no hosts, pundits or match commentary

Liverpool Echo · Mar 11, 2023

BBC begs Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day calling him 'best in the business'

BBC Director General Tim Davie said success would be Gary Lineker 'getting back on air' amid the chaos surrounding its sports coverage as colleagues showed support by downing tools

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Brave way Gary Lineker told sons of axe before breaking down in tears

Gary Lineker attempted to put a brave face on his axing by the BBC, but it was the solidarity and support shown by his Match of the Day colleagues which made him emotional

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023

Carol Vorderman shares support for Gary Lineker amid BBC row

The star has taken to Twitter to share a clip which she has urged people to watch

Bristol Post · Mar 11, 2023

Jeremy Clarkson has his say on Gary Lineker BBC row after Piers Morgan comment

Piers claimed the Clarkson's Farm star's career suffered when he "made a crass ham-fisted joke about Meghan" and predicted many want to see the same thing happen to Lineker.

Daily Record · Mar 11, 2023

Gary Lineker row: What time is Match of the Day tonight?

A public row has erupted over the BBC's decision to stand Gary Lineker down from Match of the Day duties

Wales Online · Mar 11, 2023

Prime Minister says BBC's Gary Lineker decision is 'matter for them' and 'not everyone will always agree' with policy

Rishi Sunak has now released a statement about the row

Chronicle Live · Mar 11, 2023

Rishi Sunak breaks silence on Gary Lineker and BBC fallout as Match of the Day turmoil continues

The Prime Minister released a statement on Saturday following the BBC's decision to not allow Gary Lineker to host Match of the Day

Liverpool Echo · Mar 11, 2023

Match of the Day to last just 20 minutes as BBC in turmoil after Gary Lineker decision

The BBC's flagship football programme looks set to run for just 20 minutes on Saturday evening, with no match commentary

Liverpool Echo · Mar 11, 2023

Carol Vorderman, Dawn French and Ian Wright lead stars backing Gary Lineker amid BBC row

Celebrities have been among those expressing support for former football and pundit Gary Lineker amid an impartiality row involving the presenter and the BBC following a tweet he made recently

Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023