He’d been linked with a move to Macclesfield Wayne Rooney has reportedly landed a new £800,000 two-year deal to become a regular Match of the Day pundit. The 39-year-old former Manchester United star left his managerial position at Plymouth seven months ago, and had been linked with other managerial jobs in the EFL, including League […]

9 months ago

“I recognise the error and upset that I caused” Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has confirmed his immediate exit from the BBC following an anti-Semitic blunder. In a statement via BBC, the 64-year-old shared: “Football has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember – both on […]

10 months ago

He was supposed to be presenting next year’s coverage of the World Cup It’s the end of the road for Gary Lineker at the BBC, with reports suggesting he’ll step down from presenting Match of the Day this weekend. The British Broadcasting Corporation itself claims an announcement is imminent. News of Lineker’s early departure – […]

10 months ago

This would be a great move! Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is tipped for an exciting return to football after leaving Plymouth Argyle. The 39-year-old parted ways with the Championship side last month after they slumped to the bottom of the table, four points from safety. It came less than a year after he was […]

1 year ago

They’ve confirmed the show’s new lineup The BBC have confirmed who will replace Gary Lineker as host of Match of the Day. Gary Lineker confirmed in late 2024 that he would be leaving Match of the Day in 2025, after 26 years in the role. Despite his departure from the BBC’s flagship football highlights show, Lineker […]

1 year ago

The 49-year-old will leave Sky at the end of the season. Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates has been announced as Gary Lineker’s replacement on BBC’s Match of the Day. Cates will join a three-person Match of the Day presenting team, sharing hosting duties with Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman. Chapman currently fronts Match of the […]

1 year ago