BBC present Match of the Day will go forward with out Gary Lineker this weekend, with the state broadcaster suspending the Leicester Metropolis legend from the anchor seat.
The Beeb introduced immediately that Lineker would “step again from presenting Match of the Day till we have an agreed and clear place on his use of social media,” after the present’s face tweeted {that a} authorities coverage on refugees was “immeasurably merciless”.
With Ian Wright standing in solidarity with Lineker this weekend, questions are arising as to who will step into the breach to current the flagship soccer present on the channel tomorrow night time.
Who will current Match of the Day on BBC One in Gary Lineker’s absence?
The BBC haven’t introduced a alternative presenter for Gary Lineker at this stage.
There are a variety of candidates for the function, nevertheless, none have mentioned the Lineker controversy on social media, other than Ian Wright. Mark Chapman, who presents loads of soccer protection on the BBC, is more likely to be the primary choose for the programme.
Gabby Logan accomplished the presenting line-up for the 2022 World Cup out in Qatar – the place Lineker was, the truth is, allowed to speak in regards to the controversy of the host nation.
The BBC are dealing with the potential for others deciding to again Lineker and abstain from showing on MOTD for the foreseeable future. The ex-England ahead is an immensely fashionable determine with soccer followers, professionals and pundits alike.
Regardless of her dropping terminology from the gorgeous recreation (opens in new tab) in parliament whereas siding in opposition to Lineker, Conservative Member of Parliament, Penny Mourdant, is but to throw her hat within the ring.
