BREAKING: The BBC will have no presenters for the top-of-the-table Women’s Super League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United today due to the ongoing support for Gary Lineker.
Following the BBC’s decision to take Lineker off the air
, several presenters, pundits and commentators withdrew from participating on Saturday’s football shows. was shortened to a 20-minute episode where only match highlights were shown with no commentary, analysis or post-match interviews with managers or playersSpeaking on Saturday evening, BBC director general Tim Davie made it clear that he is keen for Lineker to return.
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