The former Match of the Day presenter said in an interview that he has 'no gripe' with female presenters but pundits should have 'played it at the level you are talking about - i.e. the men's game'.
Well-known sports presenter Des Lynam has caused controversy by criticising women pundits on TV and taking aim at Gary Lineker's BBC salary. The former Match of the Day presenter, 81, said in an interview that he has 'no gripe' with female presenters but pundits should have 'played it at the level you are talking about - i.e. the men's game'.
the men's game.' After a pause, he added: 'In my view.' Lynam, who has not played professional sport himself, also hit out at former England international Lineker over how much he is paid by the BBC. Read more from Sky News:Girl died 'after taking sip of hot chocolate'Banksy strikes again Lineker takes home around £1.35m a year - far ahead of second-highest earner Zoe Ball.
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