Gary Lineker says BBC wanted him to quit MOTD to 'change programme'

Lineker felt the BBC wanted him to leave MOTD

Gary Lineker says BBC wanted him to quit MOTD to 'change programme'

Lineker reveals he ‘sensed' BBC wanted him gone from MOTD amid admission on ‘unusual scenario'

THEY WANTED ME GONE! Lineker insists BBC wanted him to leave Match of the Day in new bombshell interview

Gary Lineker makes surprise Match of the Day exit claim as he opens up on departure

Gary Lineker 'shows true colours' in 'angry' BBC interview during MOTD exit

Gary Lineker takes swipe at BBC as he makes feelings clear on Match of the Day exit

Gary Lineker admits he feels the BBC 'wanted' him to leave Match of the Day

BBC legend 'drank a lot of vodka' after making MOTD history

Match of the Day pundits all say same thing about Alexander-Arnold's celebration

Jacqui Oatley made Match of the Day history but the experience was 'isolating'

Lineker lets Shearer know what he thinks after 'cruel' Match of the Day comment

Aston Villa 'homework' gets top marks as MOTD pundit brands Ollie Watkins 'unlucky' in Newcastle rout

Gary Lineker snubs Alan Shearer when he names his favourite BBC Match of the Day pundit

'Really underrated' - Gary Lineker reveals Match of the Day pundit he will miss most

Lineker picks his favourite Match of the Day pundit - 'Really underrated'

Gary Lineker reveals which 'underrated' Match of the Day pundit he will miss the most as he prepares to quit the show after 26-year stint

Lineker reveals left-field pick as his favourite MOTD pundit

‘A really underrated pundit‚ analytically good‚ and always fun to be around': Gary Lineker reveals which BBC Match of the Day pundit he will miss the most

Richards reveals he was told to 'liven up' after Match of the Day analysis

Gary Lineker reveals his TV future after quitting as BBC's Match of the Day host

Gary Lineker's TV presenting plans after Match of the Day role ends confirmed by football legend

Gary Lineker confirms his TV plan after presenting final Match of the Day episode for BBC

Gary Lineker makes admission about future TV roles as Match of the Day stint almost ends

'The BBC thought it was perfect that I was sacked live on Match of the Day'

'I was sacked live on Match of the Day - the BBC thought it was perfect'

I was sacked live on Match of the Day - I told the BBC they were so lucky

I got sacked while live on Match of the Day and the BBC thought it was perfect

'The BBC thought it was perfect when I was sacked live on Match of the Day'

Shock moment ex-Prem boss sacked on live TV with MOTD host breaking news

Next Lineker? MOTD host names two PL stars who could present

Match of the Day pundit Troy Deeney incredibly DEFENDS Man United fans' vile chants about Phil Foden's mum - and FA chiefs WON'T take action

Gary Lineker jokes about dying after suffering injury on Match of the Day set

‘As I was delivering the first line in my pants‚ all I could see in my peripheral vision was four shoulders going up and down‚ of Alan Shearer and Ian Wright giggling' Gary Lineker tells FFT about the night he hosted Match of the Day in his underwear

‘I won't miss Match of the Day as that's the person I am – I've never missed playing football‚ even though I loved it. The show will be fine – I'm thrilled to be leaving it in good health' Gary Lineker tells FFT how he's feeling about the end of an era

Gary Lineker explains why BBC need three presenters to replace him on MOTD

Gary Lineker says he's 'so happy on my own' and won't use his Match of the Day-free Saturdays to date after two divorces

‘I take it as a compliment that I've got three replacements‚ but it's down to the fact it's a massive commitment. They're top presenters and will do a great job' Gary Lineker offers his verdict on the broadcasters stepping into his Match of the Day shoes

Lineker lands Glastonbury gig alongside Olivia Rodrigo & The 1975

‘It felt like the right time to leave Match of the Day‚ but I liked the idea of finishing at a tournament – mainly as I want my last words to be “England have won the World Cup”' Gary Lineker reveals why he's staying with the BBC for one more year

Gary Lineker lands Glastonbury line-up slot weeks after Match of the Day exit

Gary Lineker unveiled as FourFourTwo's latest cover star - we sat down with the legend of football and broadcasting to discuss his future after BBC Match of the Day

Gary Lineker reveals plans for life after MOTD with just nine shows left

Gary Lineker reveals why he was left in tears after BBC row led to Match of the Day standoff

Gary Lineker reveals why he was moved to tears during BBC Match of the Day walkout

Gary Lineker reveals his plans after leaving Match of the Day - 'That's it'

Lineker reveals heartfelt reaction to colleagues' MOTD boycott

Gary Lineker's stance on joining ITV or Sky Sports after Match of the Day exit

Lineker reveals why he was reduced to tears during MOTD row and BBC suspension

'We've had talks' - Gary Lineker reveals plans after he walks away from Match of the Day

Lineker reveals Sky Sports talks and confirms future plans after Match of the Day exit

BBC Match of the Day changes slammed by Simon Jordan in 'balderdash' and 'clown' rant

'We've had talks' - Lineker reveals plans for life after MOTD

Lineker confirms future plans after MOTD exit & reveals why he snubbed Sky offer

Gary Lineker reveals his future plans after stepping down as Match of the Day host and leaving the BBC - and opens up on why he rejected Sky

‘I remember the first time I was on Match of the Day‚ I had an absolute shocker. When I arrived home‚ I even got the piss taken out of me by my own family!' Gary Lineker tells FourFourTwo about his unfortunate start to life on the flagship show

Gary Lineker's net worth compared to MOTD colleague Alan Shearer ahead of Match of the Day exit

BBC's plans to change Match of the Day torn into as ex-Premier League chief speaks out

Match of the Day fears raised as ex-Premier League chairman hits out at BBC

Stan Collymore 'didn't get on' with Match of the Day star Alan Shearer for good reason

Gary Lineker is BBC's highest paid star but MOTD pal Alan Shearer is worth even more

Simon Jordan hits out at BBC ‘clown' over Match of the Day ‘balderdash' after ‘rubbish presenters' slammed

'This clown' - BBC plans for Match of the Day leave Simon Jordan furious

Mark Chapman provides update on newlook Match of the Day

Chapman reveals what will change on Match of the Day after Lineker exit

Mark Chapman reveals what fans can expect from new Match of the Day line-up next season as he prepares to replace Gary Lineker alongside Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan

Kelly Cates beats Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan to award in Match of the Day battle

Becoming MOTD host was like finding out I was PREGNANT‚ says Kelly Cates

'Getting the Match of the Day job was like being pregnant - I've got a really lovely secret‚ and I can't tell anybody' Kelly Cates excited to take over from Gary Lineker

Cates reveals why landing Match of the Day role 'killed me'

What ARE the 'skeletons' hiding in Gary Lineker's closet? Inside the feud between Matt Le Tissier and the Match of the Day host

Match of the Day legend Alan Hansen looks in great spirits as Prince William awards him with MBE‚ just nine months after he was 'seriously ill' in hospital

MOTD host Logan reveals how she thought career was over before landing new BBC job

Match of the Day could face another major change once Gary Lineker is gone after crunch meeting

Gabby Logan's U-turn over Match of the Day role - 'It just wasn't right'

Gabby Logan snubbed Match of the Day offer before U-turn to replace Gary Lineker

Match of the Day's new co-hosts held telling private discussion over obvious issue

Private talks revealed between Match of the Day's new co-hosts who are replacing Gary Lineker

CHANGES ON THE WAY? BBC chiefs summon staff to crunch meeting on football coverage after Lineker exit and Match of the Day overhaul

Match of the Day star reveals Cheltenham delight after having 50-1 winner

Match of the Day pundits address Mikel Arteta's 'damning' Arsenal decision

Lineker has wild reaction as he spots ex-MOTD star at Baller League draft

Ditch the dull pundits but don't cut beautiful Match of the Day action

BBC torn apart as fans say they want complete opposite to new Match of the Day changes

BBC chairman calls for huge change to Match of the Day as Lineker exits

'Deeper insight' - BBC chairman hints at major broadcast change to Match of the Day

Match of the Day 'should include less football‚ more analysis'‚ BBC's chairman sensationally says

MOTD should show fewer highlights - BBC chairman

MOTD pundit makes error live on BBC that leaves Lineker 'corpsing with laughter'

Match of the Day should 'not be about highlights'‚ says BBC chairman

Better than Lineker? MOTD changes surprise legendary commentator

BBC come under fire for bold Match of the Day decision from veteran commentator

Match of the Day legend‚ 87‚ details 'surprise' at choice of Lineker's replacements

Legendary broadcaster Barry Davies 'surprised' by Gary Lineker's replacements on Match of the Day

Match of the Day legend‚ 87‚ 'surprised' by BBC's Gary Lineker replacements

Christine Lampard & MOTD's Kelly Cates in hysterics over 'Frank's hot sauce'

Gabby Logan shares bizarre 'baby bath' hint about new-look Match of the Day

New Match of the Day host Gabby Logan insists show 'won't be totally different' after BBC replaced Gary Lineker with three presenters - and reveals how they kept the news under wraps with secret WhatsApp group

New Match of the Day host Gabby Logan opens up on changes to iconic BBC show