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What next for Gary Lineker & Co. following their MOTD boycott?

The BBC's 'Match Of The Day' programme will go ahead without its presenter, Gary Lineker, and fellow pundits, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, following Lineker’s removal for comments made on Twitter regarding the UK government's controversial position on asylum seekers entering the country. Joining Anton to discuss this are Off the Ball's Ger Gilroy & Roy Greenslade, journalist; author; and former Professor of Journalism, City, University of London.

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10.21 11 Mar 2023


What next for Gary Lineker & Co. following their MOTD boycott?


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10.21 11 Mar 2023


The BBC's 'Match Of The Day' programme will go ahead without its presenter, Gary Lineker, and fellow pundits, Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, following Lineker’s removal for comments made on Twitter regarding the UK government's controversial position on asylum seekers entering the country.

Joining Anton to discuss this are Off the Ball's Ger Gilroy & Roy Greenslade, journalist; author; and former Professor of Journalism, City, University of London.


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