Gary Lineker

[Wizaard]

Poor little sensitive gammony gammons need to be protected from monsters like Lineker.

Well done the BBC, saving the gammon's tears.

Gammon tears are presumably very salty.

MOTD with no presenters tomorrow.

 

[Threepeaksphil]

Let’s stick to just watching the hi lights without having to listen to the tripe in between. Getting rid of the presenter would save a fortune

 

[Wizaard]

It seems there will be no presenter for MOTD as no bugger will do it. This is a fun Friday. I was rather hoping they'd use a hologram version of Jimmy Hill voiced over by stephen Hawkings.

Get Paul Whitehouse in, jumpers for goalposts

 

[Sooty59]

It seems there will be no presenter for MOTD as no bugger will do it. This is a fun Friday. I was rather hoping they'd use a hologram version of Jimmy Hill voiced over by stephen Hawkings.

We could all have a go at presenting MOTD the AVFTT Version’s. Now that would be entertaining or at least a laugh.

 

[bill40]

Get Paul Whitehouse in, jumpers for goalposts

He'd agree to do it then sod off to go fishing!

 

[Wilburrabbit]

Don’t have a love for Gary but this really does seem like the Government stepping out of line. There has to be free speech otherwise we are all in trouble.

 

[Hertsseasider]

Fair play to the tories. They have the world and his wife talking about Lineker and the BBC instead of this abhorrent bill.
Well played. Not.

 

[Satriale's Pork Store]

The BBC have right royally f####d up on this issue.

The Corporation stinks of hypocrisy and double standards, from the top man down.

 

[TSSeasider]

FWIW

We don't live in a society agent like the 1930's in Germany. It's laughable to make the comparison.

GL should be able to say the comment, irrespective of whether it's true, without fear of losing the gig.

The BBC is in institutionally left; but it's trying too hard not to be. Most of their public facing staff are the rich left; and that's fine, people aren't stupid.

HMG shouldn't be getting involved in trying to get journalists and broadcasters silenced; it's overreach and unhealthy and actually gives a whiff of credence to original allegation.

MOTD is going to be a million times better without a host. It might actually be the way forward which would beneficial for all of us. More time for football and not waffle.

Absolute storm in a tea cup!

 

[bill40]

FWIW

We don't live in a society agent like the 1930's in Germany. It's laughable to make the comparison.

GL should be able to say the comment, irrespective of whether it's true, without fear of losing the gig.

The BBC is in institutionally left; but it's trying too hard not to be. Most of their public facing staff are the rich left; and that's fine, people aren't stupid.

HMG shouldn't be getting involved in trying to get journalists and broadcasters silenced; it's overreach and unhealthy and actually gives a whiff of credence to original allegation.

MOTD is going to be a million times better without a host. It might actually be the way forward which would beneficial for all of us. More time for football and not waffle.

Absolute storm in a tea cup!

That isn't what he said, he said the language being used was similar to the 1930's which by any measure is true.

 

[Hazi]

 

[Sooty59]

The BBC have one of BJ’s mates put at the helm. They are also trying to stop compulsory funding. I smell a rat. Lineker is just a distraction on a few fronts.

 

[Levi501]

I can’t honestly see Gary Lineker back presenting the show tbh, I reckon this will be a watershed moment for the programme, with a big shakeup in the offing.

 

[Kurtan]

State television

 

[Lytham_fy8]

Cancel culture alive and well.

 

[dodgy_surname]

Bring back Jimmy Hill
Well trendy beard
Used to swap car keys with Frank Bough

 

[Kurtan]

Let’s stick to just watching the hi lights without having to listen to the tripe in between. Getting rid of the presenter would save a fortune

let’s eat turnips

 

[Wizaard]

let’s eat turnips

Better than those foreign tomatoes...

 

[Levi501]

Would like to see the BBC football commentators come out in solidarity as well, that would shake things up!

 

[Lytham_fy8]

The government have told the public broadcaster to discipline a freelance presenter for a personal opinion expressed on twitter.

If people agree with this they're ** morons with shit for brains who are complicit in eroding the values of this country, you ** idiots.

 

[Wizaard]

What a mess.
Viewers rarely have a clue who's an employee and who's a freelancer like Lineker - the BBC have shot themselves in the foot by having different standards and potential consequences for the two.

But Lineker hasn't helped himself by using the language he did.
Comparing government policy to Nazi Germany distracts from his point.
No surprise that he's been criticised by the chief exec of the Holocaust Educational Trust for using that reference.
And, in today's Times, in a column by a rabbi in Maidenhead.
And in a letter from David Bernstein (former FA chairman).

It also has unintended consequences.
Also in today's Times - Eye on Antisemitism, an online monitoring service, warned that hijacking the Holocaust had become "a huge trend". An exec added "Lineker has ignited an ember in the fire of the extreme far right. It's not OK to invoke the Holocaust to score political points".
Those comments were endorsed by the chief exec of the Association of Jewish Refugees.

Can we just clarify that he didn't compare this Government to Nazi Germany.

He said the language used was similar to that of Germany in the 30s.

There is a difference, and it's true.

 

[Wizaard]

What does that mean? Lineker or elected government. Is there some independent middle way? If so what is it? Braverman wearing a little bit of an SS uniform, the boots perhaps? With Lineker accepting he’s just a bit a of an overpaid **? To me the answer is pretty black and white.

The idea Britain, at any time in history let alone 2023, is comparable to Nazi Germany is utterly absurd. It’s a stupid thing to say. It’s ignorant and insults the victims of Nazi Germany’s many crimes. If it was why do people risk their lives to get here? Can Lineker tell us about one person who risked their lives to cross the channel to get to live in Nazi Germany? Its ridiculous. He’s abused his position to spout fake news and misinformation.

He didn't say that. Carry on spouting fake news and misinformation.

 

[Wizaard]

I notice that the Goggleboxers were slagging off Matt Hancock tonight on what is a publicly funded channel.

Suspend the lot of them.

 

[Camberwell1]

I don't care which side of the political divide Lineker is on and whether I agree with his opinion or not.
It's wrong that he can't voice an opinion. He's a sports presenter ffs not a political one.
And a very good sports presenter at that.
I could understand if he started spouting off whilst he was on tv, but this was done in
his own time.
I suppose MOTD will now be presented by Alex Scott with her worn out cliches.

Agreed - but with the gagging Tories who are shaping the BBC in their 1930’s vision it’s time as a football group we boycott M of T Day and this is the start of the end of the Government and soooooooo long overdue

 

[Camberwell1]

BOYCOTT Match of the Day as it’s a right wing programme

 

[Spizz Tony]

It’s rumoured that none of the Production staff on MOTD want to participate on Saturdays programme. Can’t see it going ahead.

 

[JJpool]

Cancel culture alive and well.

I thought that didn't exist....

 

[Macseasider]

 

[JJpool]

BOYCOTT Match of the Day as it’s a right wing programme

Seen Grealish on it and he's far left wing so not so sure.

 

[Ollygon]

Bunch of two faced bastard's anyhow. Stopped paying my TV licence couple of years ago because of the shite that channel now puts out.

I'll send the boys around to you in the van tomorrow.

I hope you've got plenty of money for the fine.

 

[Ollygon]

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Should read Prats of the Day.

 

[Loco]

Would like to see the BBC football commentators come out in solidarity as well, that would shake things up!

Sky reporting that might happen

 

[Camberwell1]

I notice that the Goggleboxers were slagging off Matt Hancock tonight on what is a publicly funded channel.

Suspend the lot of them.

And why not : the Google boxers are right - what has Matt Hancock ever done for us that you or I couldn’t have done ?
Oh yeah, break Covid rules - his very own laws - fact

He’s not a convection politician, he’s a convicted one !

 

[Blackpoolmad]

Fuck off Lineker, treacherous bastard, should be hanged for treason.



Anti English bastad.

 

[Junior_BentsPlatformShoes]

Zarah Sultana MP © @zarahsultana
It's a good time to remember that the Chairman of the BBC is Richard Sharp, someone who's donated £400,000+ to the Conservatives and helped Boris Johnson with an £800,000 loan.
Let's remember that when they talk about
BBC "impartiality".

 

[Razzledazzle53]

Never really been that keen on Lineker tbh but on this particular point ** WELL DONE!! and well done to his punditry colleagues in supporting him and exposing the beeb to their right wing bias.

None of them will miss the money too much but they are at least making a morale stance and are in tune with Joe public .

 

[southshorepool]

They've also silenced David Attenborough for fear of upsetting climate change deniers and the hard right of the Tory Party.
Apparently Lord Sugar is OK. Andrew Neil was ok. Fiona Bruce is ok. I wonder what the last 3 have in common that GL and DA don't?

 

[Old_Laytonian]

BT Sport he comes. I imagine he'll really suffer financially.
Watch out for those small boats

 

[Ormergod]

the waffling between games is why I dont watch it to be honest.Twenty minutes talking about United it drags the show on for ages.Just show the ten minute highlights back to back.Bang done and everyone can go to bed.

Not sure why they dont just put Mark Chapman in as host and Jermaine Jenas as lead pundit.I also always thought Kevin Kilbane was a very good pundit on MOTD2 few years ago now.I think both those two would improve the analysis.

 

[philmus]

Get Chizzy and Brett to do it

 

[Walthamstow_Seasider]

the waffling between games is why I dont watch it to be honest.Twenty minutes talking about United it drags the show on for ages.Just show the ten minute highlights back to back.Bang done and everyone can go to bed.

Not sure why they dont just put Mark Chapman in as host and Jermaine Jenas as lead pundit.I also always thought Kevin Kilbane was a very good pundit on MOTD2 few years ago now.I think both those two would improve the analysis.

They've probably exhausted everyone they can to try to present it and no one wants to do it coz the woke, lefty BBC is run by Tory cunts

 

[Eventhepenguins]

Get Chizzy and Brett to do it

I was thinking Big Gary Madine and Jerry after a few pints!

 

[Terminallytangerine]

Today football supporters have a once in a lifetime opportunity to show solidarity with the footballing community, with each other and with one of our own. Stand up for free speech. You know the words. You know the tune. You know the Tories thrive on three word slogans.

 

[Toastrack]

Can we just clarify that he didn't compare this Government to Nazi Germany.

He said the language used was similar to that of Germany in the 30s.

There is a difference, and it's true.

You’re right, he said the language used was similar to that of Germany in the 30s.
And for the vast majority of people, evoking 1930s Germany immediately implies…….Nazism and its associated horrors.
Not just for Tories, right-leaning media and the Jewish community.

Which is why the Daily Mirror said Lineker had been “likening the current UK government to using similar language Nazi Germany did in the 30s”
And the Guardian described “comments he made comparing Home Office immigration policy to Nazi Germany”

Being generous, his use of language was careless.

If it was intentional it’s misfired, because now the debate is about Lineker, BBC impartiality and freedom of speech (as you can see from this thread, 3k views and counting).
It’s given critics of the BBC cause to give it another kicking.
And consequently the media and political pressure has been taken off the Tories and their immigration policies.

 

[TSSeasider]

That isn't what he said, he said the language being used was similar to the 1930's which by any measure is true.

Rubbish

 

[TSSeasider]

BT Sport he comes. I imagine he'll really suffer financially.
Watch out for those small boats

I'm sure I've seen him on BT Sport already

He's not arsed who employs him, he'll take their money and write frankly, who can blame him

 

[1966_and_all_that]

This row could be easily sorted. All that is needed is for Greg Hands to suggest Gary Lineker donates £400k to the Conservative Party and I'm sure Richard Sharp will be able to smooth things over with the DG.

 

[daveysue]

Well done Gary. Speaking truth to power requires a larger pair of cajones than those of us who sit behind a computer screen with our fingers on a keyboard. Proud of you Gary speaking up for people who have no voice.

 

[Camberwell1]

Zarah Sultana MP © @zarahsultana
It's a good time to remember that the Chairman of the BBC is Richard Sharp, someone who's donated £400,000+ to the Conservatives and helped Boris Johnson with an £800,000 loan.
Let's remember that when they talk about
BBC "impartiality".

Indeed, and their other ‘best presenter’ David Attenborough is now being gagged over Episode 6 of his series re Britain as it’s too pro Green - the facts never reach the public these days on any issue

Wake up Britain !

 

[Hazi]

The excuse from the BBC on their chairman donating to the Tory party and arranging loans for Boris is clearly not impartial is …… wait for it …… ‘we don’t employ him he is employed by the prime minister!!’ You couldn’t write this shit