“Ian Wright and Alan Shearer have pulled out of Match of the Day this weekend in “solidarity” with Gary Lineker after the presenter was told to “step back” from his position”.
Source close to Gary Lineker says he has not agreed to step back from MOTD - claiming the BBC has taken him off air.
It’s understood Lineker is unwilling to apologise for his tweets and admit he should not have posted them.
It’s understood Lineker is unwilling to apologise for his tweets and admit he should not have posted them.
Head and shoulders above Starmer's Labour in their opposition to the vile Tories. Better than the apologetic Labour left in making a stand and not retreating.
Breaking: Keir Starmer to forensically present MOTD tomorrow. "The government is not doing enough to stop small boats" said the Labour leader.
Of course, BBC "rules of impartiality" which have gotten Lineker off MOTD did not seem to apply to Lord Sugar when he tweeted an outrageous attack on Cirbyn. 
BBC Sport understands a number of players from various clubs have contacted the Professional Footballers Association to say they may want to show solidarity with Lineker and Match of the Day pundits over the impartiality row.
Rishi Sunak when asked if he had confidence in BBC chair Richard Sharp after the Lineker fiasco: "[he was appointed in a process] I had nothing to do with. He was was appointed before I was prime minister." Mind that bus Richard!
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