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Who could replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day this weekend

Former England international Gary Lineker has hosted Match of the Day since 1999. This weekend however, the show will have a different presenter

Wales Online

'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

Daily Mirror

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

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Nicola Sturgeon slams BBC's 'indefensible' move to take Gary Lineker off air

NICOLA Sturgeon has called the BBC’s decision to stand Gary Lineker down from hosting duties on Match Of The Day “indefensible”.

The National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

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

Liverpool Echo

Piers Morgan issues savage warning to Gary Lineker's replacement on Match of the Day

Piers Morgan certainly isn't impressed with the BBC's decision to take Gary Lineker off the air, with the former Good Morning Britain presenter issuing a warning to any star who is considering replacing his pal on Match of the Day

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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

Gary Lineker faces a dilemma: toe the BBC line or be a social media influencer

Corporation is risking its reputation by making an example of its highest-paid star over his tweets on asylum policy

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Labour condemns BBC's 'cowardly' decision to take Gary Lineker off air

The Match of the Day host's comments led to criticism from Tory MPs and Cabinet ministers, including the Home Secretary Suella Braverman and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly.

Daily Mirror

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

Chronicle Live

Alan Shearer confirms he won't appear on Match of the Day amid Gary Lineker axe

Alan Shearer is the latest man to confirm he won't appear on Match of the Day this Saturday after Gary Lineker was stood down from his duties following his social media activity

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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.

Manchester Evening News

Gary Lineker breaks silence on BBC decision after stepping back from Match of the Day

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

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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Daily Mirror

BBC slammed for defending Fiona Bruce over her domestic abuse comments on Question Time

The BBC have issued a statement following comments made by Fiona Bruce on last night's episode of Question Time

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker's son responds to Ian Wright and says Match of the Day host will win BBC row

The BBC have stood Gary Lineker down from his Match of the Day presenting duties after a row with the Conservative party, with Ian Wright pulling out of Saturday's show in response

The Guardian - UK

From Brexit to Qatar, Gary Lineker has not shied away from airing his views

BBC presenter has been no stranger to controversy before his latest comments about Suella Braverman

Bristol Post

BBC slams Attenborough Wild Isles episode pulled claims as untrue

An article published by the Guardian said a sixth episode of the series looking at wildlife around the UK would only appear on iPlayer over fears it could face backlash from Tory politicans

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker speaks out as BBC tell him to step back from Match of the Day

Gary Lineker has spoken out for the first time after the BBC told him he needed to step back from his role on Match of the Day.

Irish Mirror

Gary Lineker to step back from presenting Match of the Day whilst Ian Wright refuses to appear in solidarity

The moves come follwing the fallout from Linekers tweet criticising the UK Government's asylum policy

Liverpool Echo

Ian Wright steps down from Match of the Day in 'solidarity' with Gary Lineker

The BBC claimed Gary Lineker was 'stepping back' from hosting the flagship football highlights show after a row over impartiality guidelines

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