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Mark Lawrenson provides new theory on BBC sacking him as he sets record straight
Mark Lawrenson still believes that he was forced out of the BBC due to his age, however, he never asked for their reasoning and instead just walked away and left them to it
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Where the Match of the Day pundits from the 90s are now
BBC Match of the Day has seen several presenters since launching back in 1964. Here, Mirror Football looks at where some of the famous faces of episodes past are now
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BBC confirms Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacement as he pulls out of show
Gary Lineker confirmed he won't be hosting this week's edition of BBC's flagship highlights programme, after the England international was struck down with illness
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Graeme Souness rips into Gary Lineker over BBC scandal and slams MOTD pundits
Graeme Souness has called out Gary Lineker, who sparked chaos at the BBC earlier in the year by refusing to apologise for tweets criticising the Government's migrant bill
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6 contenders to replace Jeff Stelling as Sky consider left-field appointment
Jeff Stelling has confirmed he will be stepping down as the host of Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday, with a new anchor set to take up the role from the start of next season
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Jermaine Jenas pinpoints Gary Lineker role in flourishing TV presenter career
Jermaine Jenas has gone from England international footballer to BBC presenter, following in the footsteps of Gary Lineker and with his sights set on becoming an all-round TV staple
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Gary Lineker doubles down on migrant comments with emphatic statement
Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was reinstated by the BBC - just three days after he was axed for questioning the government's use of language towards refugees.
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BBC commentator explains decision to continue working despite Gary Lineker saga
BBC commentators returned to their roles on Sunday - as the row between the broadcaster and presenter Gary Lineker over impartiality continues to dominate the headlines
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Match of the Day 2 receives unlikely boost with commentary for cut-back show
The BBC have confirmed Sunday night's edition of Match of the Day 2 will last for just 20 minutes - but the highlights will feature commentary after Saturday night's debacle
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Match of the Day 2 to air as cut-back BBC show as Gary Lineker gets more backing
Match of the Day 2 host Mark Chapman refused to work on Radio 5 Live on Saturday after the BBC axed Gary Lineker on Friday and the BBC have now made a decision over the programme itself