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Hugh Bonneville and Jason Watkins act out satire of BBC’s Gary Lineker response

The actors jokingly returned to their roles from W1A, a mockumentary about the management of the BBC, to decided who should present Match Of The Day.

The Independent UK

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

It comes as several pundits have boycotted the programme.

Daily Record

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

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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

Who could replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day? The candidates revealed as exodus goes into overdrive

Alan Shearer and Ian Wright are standing by their colleague and won't go on air leaving the BBC with an empty studio as things stand.

Daily Record

Alastair Campbell slams 'political cowardice' of BBC after Gary Lineker call

The journalist and broadcaster Alastair Campbell has slammed the BBC for "craven political cowardice" after deciding to have Gary Lineker…

The National (Scotland)

BBC make Gary Lineker 'step back' from Match of the Day after social media posts

Gary Lineker's colleagues Ian Wright and Alan Shearer have said they will also not present Match of the Day in solidarity

Irish Mirror

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How the Gary Lineker and Match of the Day chaos unfolded - and the repercussions for the BBC

The BBC’s decision to stand Lineker down from its flagship football highlights programme caused a pundit boycott and left producers scrambling to keep the show alive, reports Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

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

'Go f*** themselves' - Piers Morgan defends Gary Lineker after BBC controversy

Gary Lineker has been told to step back from presenting Match of the Day.

Manchester Evening News

Celebrities throw support behind Gary Lineker after Match of the Day suspension

Ian Wright, Gary Neville and Richard Osman are just some of the celebrities who have come out in support of Gary Lineker

The Independent UK

Manchester United great Gary Neville sends message to Ian Wright over Gary Lineker stance

Gary Lineker will not present Match of the Day until further notice amid an ongoing row with the BBC over impartiality rules.

Manchester Evening News

Gary Lineker breaks silence on BBC controversy as Alan Shearer pulls out of Match of the Day appearance

Ian Wright and Alan Shearer have also confirmed they will not appear on Saturday's show.

Daily Record

BBC Match of the Day - Who could be next presenter after Gary Lineker and Ian Wright decision

The BBC have announced that Gary Lineker will be stepping back from his role on Match of the Day until an agreement is reached over social media usage

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Daily Mirror

'What was BBC thinking when it asked men of principle Lineker and Wright to shut up'

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright are men prepared to risk their space - so just what did the BBC think would happen when they tried to shut them up? This period now is about which side you are on, writes Darren Lewis

Wales Online

Match of the Day's Alan Shearer will not appear on programme in support of Gary Lineker

The Premier League's all-time top goalscorer is the latest to step back from the programme in solidarity with presenter Lineker

The Independent UK

Pundits boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC

The corporation said on Friday that it had ‘decided’ Lineker would step back from the show.

Liverpool Echo

Alan Shearer joins Ian Wright in pulling out of Match of the Day after Gary Lineker dropped

Alan Shearer has joined Ian Wright in saying he will not appear on Match of the Day on Saturday night

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Daily Mirror

Alex Scott immediately dismisses replacing Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

Gary Lineker has been stood down from Match of the Day hosting duties, with Alex Scott joining Ian Wright and Alan Shearer in confirming she will stand in solidarity with the Leicester legend

Daily Mirror

Jeremy Clarkson weighs in on Gary Lineker BBC row after Piers Morgan compared the two stars

Jeremy Clarkson has spoken out on the controversy surrounding the BBC's decision to take Gary Lineker off air from Match of the Day this weekend

The Independent UK

Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Alex Scott join Ian Wright in Match of the Day boycott

The BBC have confirmed there will be no presenter or pundits on Match of the Day this weekend

Chronicle Live

Alan Shearer won't appear on Match of the Day following Gary Lineker decision

The Newcastle United legend joined fellow regular Ian Wright in confirming he won't appear on the BBC highlights programme

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker ensures uncertain Match of the Day future in ultimate reflection of society

The former England international has been stood down as presenter of Match of the Day in a move that illustrates the power of the sport in society

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker says BBC ‘told him’ to step back from Match Of The Day – reports

Pundit and former Arsenal striker Ian Wright said he would boycott the show in solidarity with Lineker.

Football London

Gary Lineker breaks silence on BBC decision that sees him 'step down' from Match of the Day role

Gary Lineker will not be on Saturday's BBC Match of the Day programme following his tweet which criticised Government immigration policy

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