Arsenal injuries statement on Match of the Day is telling as Gunners now face 'big miss'

BBC Match of the Day host's brutal take ahead of 2026 World Cup draw - 'It's s***'

COINING IT IN! Lineker profits from BBC snub with multi-million pound Netflix World Cup show alongside former MOTD pals Shearer and Richards

KANE vs LINEKER: Ex-MOTD host gives his take who was the better England striker but makes telling point

Enzo Le Fee masterclass prompts clear response as Sunderland agreement reached on MOTD

I set tongues wagging in this week's My Premier League Weekend column‚ in which I stated that Wayne Rooney does not make the top five current pundits on Match of the Day. The truth is‚ Rooney is struggling on the BBC 's flagship football programme. The beeb are so determined that their big appointment should work that they have been putting occasional extra training into Rooney but‚ despite the excellence of his weekly podcast‚ the former England captain continues to look nervous and inhibited on a Saturday night.

Glaring Match of the Day omission as BBC viewers miss huge Newcastle United moment

'I found out I'd been sacked live on Match of the Day - I couldn't believe it'

Lineker in talks with Netflix over new role after MOTD exit

BBC MOTD mics left on by mistake as surprised viewers spot strange Wayne Rooney comment

Watch Champions League MOTD as Newcastle and Man City win‚ plus Barca draw thriller

Man City icon Joe Hart reveals BBC Match of the Day habit - 'It took me a while to do it'

Gabby Logan 'thought it was all over' as MOTD presenter shares emotional message

Gary Lineker's brutal advice to Micah Richards after Match of the Day star's quit decision

'Thank god that's done' - Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman on replacing Gary Lineker on MOTD

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacements speak out about replacing him on BBC

Match of the Day host sends brutal warning ahead of Liverpool vs Man Utd - 'The worst'

BBC hit by new Match of the Day blow after Gary Lineker exit

BBC release statement as Match of the Day figures emerge after Gary Lineker's bitter exit

Match of the Day ratings ‘PLUMMET' (except they really haven't)

Match of the Day 'viewing figures PLUMMET' after Gary Lineker's £1.35m-a-year BBC contract was axed

BBC Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams alleged to have threatened official in kids' football match

Gary Lineker new TV role details and contestants confirmed after Match of the Day exit

Liverpool's 'really good sign' as Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike claim made on Match of the Day

‘It was only when I got home and watched Match of the Day back with my family that I thought‚ “Oh my God‚ that's me scoring at Old Trafford”' Saido Berahino on the goal that announced his arrival

Major BBC Match of the Day pundit loses £5m fortune as he admits 'shame'

Ex-Liverpool star & MOTD pundit 'lost £5m through financial abuse'

Match of the Day pundit loses £5MILLION from 'financial abuse' and opens up on 'shame and embarrassment'

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

'I'm sorry Villa fans!' - Lineker urges Spurs to buy Rogers

Shearer on MOTD post-Lineker: 'The show is bigger than any individual'

Gabby Logan makes Match of the Day admission as heart beating out of shirt

Smiling Kelly Cates makes lighthearted joke about being the third choice Match of the Day presenter as she hosts BBC show for the first time

I watched 10 live football matches on TV (and MOTD) as Premier League returned

Ex-Match of the Day host Gary Lineker kicks off at TV change he fumes is 'driving me crazy'

Lineker takes swipe as he delivers Match of the Day verdict

Sky Sports make Lineker and Match of the Day gaffe as BBC forced to intervene

Bitter Gary Lineker takes aim at the BBC boss who sacked him in his review of first Match of the Day since he got the boot from £1.35m-a-year contract

Lineker sends seven-word message to BBC chief after what he saw on Match of the Day

Alan Shearer responds after being called out for Sunderland role on Match of the Day

Liverpool star right at the centre of Alan Shearer's Match of the Day blunder

Gary Lineker reacts to new-look Match of the Day after legendary presenter's controversial exit

Wayne Rooney's 'dreadful' punditry on Match of the Day slammed as f*****g painful'

Shearer left with egg on his face after major Match of the Day blunder

'Doesn't hold a grudge' - Lineker shows support for Match Of The Day

Alan Shearer shows true colours with light-hearted Sunderland response on BBC Match of the Day

Match of the Day suffers major blunder as Alan Shearer blasts Milos Kerkez for Bournemouth goal - despite Liverpool left back...

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day verdict as ex-host shows his true class

Match of the Day was far better without Gary Lineker... but Wayne Rooney's mumbling and habit of speaking at 100mph made him...

Lineker's telling six-word response to new-look Match of the Day

Gary Lineker will not be missed on Match of the Day

Rooney divides opinion as Match of the Day fans make feelings clear

Gary Lineker fires six-word Match of the Day message as new era begins

Match of the Day's new era: reassuring dad jokes and a lot of Rooney

Chapman opens with quip as Match of the Day begins life after Lineker

Gary Lineker shows true colours in post about first Match of the Day without him

Mark Chapman showed why it was smart for him to ring in the new-look Match of the Day... the focus was on new pundit Wayne Rooney...

Chappers takes reins - but is anyone still watching new Match of the Day?

Match of the Day viewers give verdict on first show of new era without Gary Lineker as Wayne Rooney is criticised by fans after his first show as a regular following £800‚000 deal

Match of the Day: Mark Chapman makes quip as show starts life after Gary Lineker

Match of the Day name change explained after Gary Lineker exit sparks huge BBC decision

Match of the Day name change confirmed amid BBC decision and Gary Lineker departure

BBC Match of the Day rebranded amid major decision after Gary Lineker departure

Wayne Rooney clocks in for first Match of the Day shift after Man United and England legend landed '£800‚000' BBC deal to become...

New Match of the Day host Mark Chapman finds love again after wife's death

Gary Lineker sends warning to his Match of the Day successors as he reveals why BBC replaced him with 'three top presenters' - and admits he may not watch the first show since his exit live

Gary Lineker's verdict on new Match of the Day hosts and why he might not watch on Saturdays

How will the new Match of the Day work?

Lineker's thoughts clear on new MOTD hosts and admits he probably won't watch on Saturdays

New Match of the Day hosts set out plans for new era after Lineker exit

Who new Match of the Day host Mark Chapman supports‚ BBC salary and Gary Lineker quip

BBC announce major change as Premier League highlights shown hours before MOTD

BBC announce name change to famous Match of the Day show after Gary Lineker exit

Kelly Cates reveals she has no wish to 'be like Gary Lineker' as she gears up for Match of the Day debut - and Sky Sports star hasn't even spoken to iconic host since taking up the top job!

Kelly Cates 'doesn't want to be new Gary Lineker' and hasn't spoken to him about MOTD role

Mark Chapman lands new job just days before first Match of the Day since Gary Lineker exit

Mark Chapman new job revealed before first Match of the Day without Gary Lineker

Cates: I won't be thinking‚ 'What would Gary do?' on Match of the Day

'I don't want to be Gary': Kelly Cates on Sky‚ Match of the Day and social media

Match of the Day stars 'won't make the show all about them' unlike Gary Lineker

First Match of the Day lineup after Gary Lineker's exit is revealed with TWO legendary England strikers on the punditry panel - as...

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacements confirm another major change for new season

Pictured: Match of the Day's new line-up pose together ahead of debut season as presenter of first post-Gary Lineker show is...

Rooney to feature as pundit in first MOTD of post-Lineker era

First Match of the Day panel since Gary Lineker's BBC exit revealed

First Gary Lineker Match of the Day replacement 'decided' ahead of Everton and Liverpool matches

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacement confirmed for opening Premier League weekend

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacement 'decided for Premier League opening weekend'

Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacement for Premier League opening weekend 'decided'

Chapman to host first Match of the Day without Lineker

Chapman will be first of new trio to host Match of the Day after Lineker

First Match of the Day host since Gary Lineker's exit confirmed

Match of the Day host for first episode of post-Gary Lineker era is revealed - with two former England stars - including one debutant - set to join as pundits

Gary Lineker is NOT in ITV's World Cup plans despite ex-Match of the Day host taking up new role with broadcaster after...

Gary Lineker 'lands huge deal to host new ITV show' after controversial BBC exit

Gary Lineker signs deal with rival broadcaster to BBC after Match of the Day exit

New Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan teased for 'embarrassing and cringeworthy' video begging Alexander Isak not to leave Newcastle as fans joke they 'thought clip was AI'

Rooney warned over management future after Match of the Day deal

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer's huge BBC pay bumps as salaries emerge for Match of the Day work

Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker's BBC salaries in full after Match of the Day decisions confirmed