Lineker’s last season with MOTD

[Sly]

6 minutes ago, Izzy said:

Jeff Stelling is nearly 70, I can't see him being offered the gig long term.

 

Mark Champan is the obvious replacement IMO

Give it Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry and Micah Richards until the end of the season. 

[KP Fox]

On 11/11/2024 at 22:14, hejammy said:

? 

 

One of our biggest advocates in the media? 

 

Also actually a really good presenter? 

 

So why the negativity? 

It's basically all about politics! He has a different political view point to his haters. We don't have to love each but we can respect each other's opinions. 

[TheLittleBigMan]

It's cause hes got big ears.

[Soar Fox]

He won’t be in the running, but I always liked Colin Murray on MOTD2

[Wymsey]

Would like it to be Manish Bhasin.

 

Leicester-born, plus did The Football League Shows years ago with Steve Claridge often the main guest.

Edited 12 November 2024 by Wymsey

[Super_horns]

People want less chat  and more action (if possible) don't they and who likes Refs watch?!

 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/gary-lineker-leaves-matchoftheday-replacements-34089206

[splinterdream]

wouldn't it have been great if Chris Kamara to get it, loved his analysis on Sunday mornings

[Wymsey]

13 minutes ago, splinterdream said:

wouldn't it have been great if Chris Kamara to get it, loved his analysis on Sunday mornings

To be honest, he might struggle with his stutter diagnosis whilst trying to follow the words on the camera.

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Ben Shepherd could also be an outsider.

 

Always thought he was a strong presenter.

Edited 12 November 2024 by Wymsey

[splinterdream]

9 minutes ago, Wymsey said:

To be honest, he might struggle with his stutter diagnosis whilst trying to follow the words on the camera.

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Ben Shepherd could also be an outsider.

 

Always thought he was a strong presenter.

i know he's too ill, was just saying would have been great if he wasn't

[Wymsey]

7 minutes ago, splinterdream said:

i know he's too ill, was just saying would have been great if he wasn't

For sure.

 

He seems like one of those characters who you can't imagine anyone not liking him.

Edited 12 November 2024 by Wymsey

[splinterdream]

1 hour ago, KP Fox said:

It's basically all about politics! He has a different political view point to his haters. We don't have to love each but we can respect each other's opinions. 

I'm what you'd call 'a hater', but I'm actually not. Personally I don't really think Lineker believes what he says, or cares about what impact it may have on others, or how he might be hypocritical in some of his views, but I'm happy for him to say what he wants, along as i don't have to pay his wages which gives him a platform, a status as such which carries an element of influence. Really I'm more against the licence fee than I am against Lineker and his views.

[murphy]

I only watch motd when Leicester win, so this is all irrelevant to me.

[Foxes1]

Gary has a new job.

[Super_horns]

Well the Sun day Mark Chapman doesn’t want the job .

 

Apparently they wanted him to share it with Kelly Sommers .

 

So probably be announced next as the new host week then !

Edited 13 November 2024 by Super_horns

[ParkerPen]

how many people watch MOTD these days ? 

[SemperEadem]

5 minutes ago, ParkerPen said:

how many people watch MOTD these days ? 

Pretty sure it still gets big numbers.

[ParkerPen]

8 minutes ago, SemperEadem said:

Pretty sure it still gets big numbers.

I'd be interested to know if anyone can find a figure. (and I'm too lazy to search ! ;))

 

I used to religiously watch it 'live', but haven't done for a long time now

[SemperEadem]

2 minutes ago, ParkerPen said:

I'd be interested to know if anyone can find a figure. (and I'm too lazy to search ! ;))

 

I used to religiously watch it 'live', but haven't done for a long time now

https://deadline.com/2023/03/bbc-match-of-the-day-watched-by-500000-more-viewers-than-last-week-gary-lineker-row-1235286550/

[RonnieTodger]

The IQ of the British public must be at an all-time low. 

[Wymsey]

3 minutes ago, RonnieTodger said:

The IQ of the British public must be at an all-time low. 

What/Who are you referring to?

[SouthStandUpperTier]

50 minutes ago, ParkerPen said:

how many people watch MOTD these days ? 

Just over 3m, although a lot depends on which teams are on I suppose. These are the latest figures are for the 2nd of Nov episode.

 

https://www.barb.co.uk/viewing-data/most-viewed-programmes/

 

 

 

Edited 13 November 2024 by SouthStandUpperTier

[RonnieTodger]

11 minutes ago, Wymsey said:

What/Who are you referring to?

The discourse (or lack of) regarding MOTD and everything that comes with it. With anything really. 
 

I used to get wound up by how thick people are, but then just find it’s a lot easier to close the apps. 

Edited 13 November 2024 by RonnieTodger

[Wymsey]

8 minutes ago, SouthStandUpperTier said:

Just over 3m and declining. These figures are for the 2nd of Nov episode.

 

 

It's a bit concerning that such a good number of the population are keen on Alan Carr gameshows and watching people watch and analyse programmes themselves (Gogglebox), tbh..

[Bert]

56 minutes ago, ParkerPen said:

how many people watch MOTD these days ? 

Rarely on the Saturday night, but it’s class on the Sunday morning watching it with the lad. 

[Supergray22]

1 hour ago, Bert said:

Rarely on the Saturday night, but it’s class on the Sunday morning watching it with the lad. 

Like most things nowadays I just record it then watch it when I fancy. I still find it a good watch and easy way to keep up on the other matches. I still find it relevant. Of course I have always been proud that it is a Leicester lad fronting it. I’ve always found him a bit of an uncomfortable watch. Like watching your dad dancing but in the same breath I also find that quite comforting. He has done it for so long. Match of the day won’t be the same.