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Who is boycotting the BBC is solidarity with Gary Lineker

More followed Alan Shearer and Ian Wright after the pair announced on Friday their boycott of this weekend’s Match of the Day

Wales Online

BBC News heckled live on air as passerby yells 'bring back Gary Lineker'

A BBC journalist had been reporting on the Gary Lineker row live outside the broadcaster's London headquarters when a member of the public interrupted the segment

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker: Piers Morgan speaks out in defence of Match of the Day host over ‘ridiculous’ BBC impartiality row

‘I didn’t agree with what he said, but so what? It’s HIS opinion,’ presenter tweeted.

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Matt Le Tissier slams Ian Wright as "completely contradictory" for Gary Lineker support

A number of pundits including ex-Arsenal star Ian Wright have come out in support of Gary Lineker amid his row with the BBC but former Premier League striker Matt Le Tissier has been left particularly disgruntled

Daily Mirror

Matt Le Tissier slams Ian Wright as "completely contradictory" for Gary Lineker support

Irish Mirror

Ian Wright to quit Match of the Day permanently if BBC sack Gary Lineker

The 59-year-old Arsenal and England legend has took a stand of solidarity with his fellow pundit and MOTD host.

Chronicle Live

Ian Wright: I’ll quit Match of the Day if the BBC sacks Gary Lineker

Lineker has become embroiled in a row over impartiality

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Football Focus replaced by BBC show after Alex Scott boycott over Gary Lineker row

The Football Focus presenter tweeted that she hoped to be "back in the chair next week" as Lineker row continues

Irish Mirror

Football Focus replaced by BBC show after Alex Scott boycott over Gary Lineker row

The Football Focus presenter tweeted that she hoped to be "back in the chair next week" as Lineker row continues

Daily Mirror

Alex Scott pulls out of Football Focus amid Gary Lineker row as BBC cancel show

The former Arsenal star has pulled out of Football Focus with the BBC forced to make scheduling changes.

Daily Record

Ian Wright: ‘I’m out, I’m gone if BBC get rid of Gary Lineker’

In an episode of his podcast, Wright called the Lineker tweet row ‘the perfect distraction’ for the Government

Evening Standard

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

Ian Wright says he will quit BBC if they fire Gary Lineker

In an episode of his podcast, Wright called the Lineker tweet row ‘the perfect distraction’ for the Government.

Wales Online

Ian Wright: ‘I’m out, I’m gone if BBC get rid of Gary Lineker’

In an episode of his podcast, Wright called the Lineker tweet row ‘the perfect distraction’ for the Government.

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The Independent UK

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’.

Wales Online

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

Irish Mirror

Ian Wright to permanently quit Match of the Day if BBC sack Gary Lineker - "I am gone!"

Football legend Gary Lineker was forced to "step back" from presenting Match of the Day after daring to criticise the government's use of language towards migrants

Daily Mirror

Ian Wright to permanently quit Match of the Day if BBC sack Gary Lineker - "I am gone!"

Football legend Gary Lineker was forced to "step back" from presenting Match of the Day after daring to criticise the government's use of language towards migrants

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BBC mutes football pundit after asylum row

LONDON: BBC television’s flagship football programme was in meltdown on Saturday after pundits and commentators refused to work in a show of support for presenter Gary Lineker, who was forced to “step back” after accusing the government of using Nazi-era rhetoric.

The Guardian - UK

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’

Wales Online

There will be no player interviews on Match of the Day today, says PFA

The Gary Lineker row means the show will go ahead with no hosts, pundits, commentators or player interviews

Evening Standard

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

Fatboy Slim shows support for Gary Lineker during Manchester show

The face of the suspended BBC football pundit appeared as part of the visual effects used in the DJ’s set at the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Friday.

The Independent UK

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

Irish Mirror

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

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