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Match of the Day

By davieG, in Leicester City Forum

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Robo61

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2 hours ago, sishades said:

So says the poster who has never played the game!

Amazing isn't it how certain fans on here expect all those talking about football on TV to be former players,  but then spout there own opinions from a position of neither knowledge or expereince,  on here and think we should all be  listening. 

Super_horns

Super_horns

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2 hours ago, sishades said:

So says the poster who has never played the game!

And two daughters of well know top class ex footballers so will know more about it than most full time presenters tbh 

 

Mark Chapman is also an excellent long tern presenter of football.

 

I mean it would have been Jermaine Jenas taking over had he not been naughty !

 

Who would you prefer ?

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davieG

davieG

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On 27/05/2025 at 19:45, Clever Fox said:

Yes with two women and a male who never played the game professionally. What do they know about the game.

They're presenters not experts. Their skills are in managing the presentation of the programme live and getting the best out of the experts.

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Pita

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All we ask is for someone who understands football and can give a fair assessment of the game. Doesn’t matter what sex they are. Not people who only shove down our throats the so called big six 

AyewJoking

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16 hours ago, Pita said:

All we ask is for someone who understands football and can give a fair assessment of the game. Doesn’t matter what sex they are. Not people who only shove down our throats the so called big six inches

 

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davieG

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https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/entertainment/tv/match-of-the-day-viewing-figures-plummet-following-gary-lineker-departure-399367/

 

Match of the Day viewing figures plummet following Gary Lineker departure
Lineker left the BBC in May this year.
Charlie Herbert by Charlie Herbert  2025-10-17 16:13 in News, TV 


Match of the Day has lost hundreds of thousands of viewers following the departure of Gary Lineker from the programme.

Lineker was axed by the BBC earlier this year, having initially been due to remain with the corporation or the 2025/26 football season to front their FA Cup coverage.

But it was confirmed he would be departing fully in May after he shared an antisemitic post on social media.

However, it seems his exit has had a bad impact on ratings for the BBC’s flagship football show.

 

The Telegraph reports that average ratings have fallen by more than 10 per cent so far this season compared to the same period a year ago, falling from 2.68m to 2.39m.

According to the publication, Match of the Day viewing figires almost dropped below 2m on one occasion this season.

Lineker was replaced by Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates, who present the show on a rotational basis.

The audience for MOTD had been in decline before Lineker’s departure, and viewing figures this season are likely also a result of highlights being posted online on the BBC Sport website hours before the show airs on Saturday night.


 
Sources told the Telegraph 1.7 million people watch the clips each week on average.

Lineker had hosted the show since 1999, but his final years at the BBC were blighted by disputes between him and his employer, particularly over his use of social media.

Since leaving the BBC, Lineker has been critical of the broadcaster’s coverage of the war in Gaza.

In August, he said the BBC should “hold its head in shame” over its decision to drop a documentary about doctors working in Gaza.

He also picked up the National Television Award for best presenter this year, ending Ant and Dec’s 23-year hold on the award.

 

 

I don't think it's got much to do with Lineker leaving. I just watch the video highlights elsewhere can't do with all the post chat and the pandering to the S6.

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Stuntman_Mike

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1 hour ago, davieG said:

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/entertainment/tv/match-of-the-day-viewing-figures-plummet-following-gary-lineker-departure-399367/

 

Match of the Day viewing figures plummet following Gary Lineker departure
Lineker left the BBC in May this year.
Charlie Herbert by Charlie Herbert  2025-10-17 16:13 in News, TV 


Match of the Day has lost hundreds of thousands of viewers following the departure of Gary Lineker from the programme.

Lineker was axed by the BBC earlier this year, having initially been due to remain with the corporation or the 2025/26 football season to front their FA Cup coverage.

But it was confirmed he would be departing fully in May after he shared an antisemitic post on social media.

However, it seems his exit has had a bad impact on ratings for the BBC’s flagship football show.

 

The Telegraph reports that average ratings have fallen by more than 10 per cent so far this season compared to the same period a year ago, falling from 2.68m to 2.39m.

According to the publication, Match of the Day viewing figires almost dropped below 2m on one occasion this season.

Lineker was replaced by Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates, who present the show on a rotational basis.

The audience for MOTD had been in decline before Lineker’s departure, and viewing figures this season are likely also a result of highlights being posted online on the BBC Sport website hours before the show airs on Saturday night.


 
Sources told the Telegraph 1.7 million people watch the clips each week on average.

Lineker had hosted the show since 1999, but his final years at the BBC were blighted by disputes between him and his employer, particularly over his use of social media.

Since leaving the BBC, Lineker has been critical of the broadcaster’s coverage of the war in Gaza.

In August, he said the BBC should “hold its head in shame” over its decision to drop a documentary about doctors working in Gaza.

He also picked up the National Television Award for best presenter this year, ending Ant and Dec’s 23-year hold on the award.

 

 

I don't think it's got much to do with Lineker leaving. I just watch the video highlights elsewhere can't do with all the post chat and the pandering to the S6.

Less goals to enjoy since we dropped.

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Wymsey

Wymsey

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Would rather have one main presenter than the current three.

 

Think the current new Sky Sports Saturday football presenter (can't remember his name) would be a great fit; but obviously being part of 2 shows in one day would be too much.

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Wymsey

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12 minutes ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

 

Why?

Nothing with the current three, but thought the one main presenter aspect worked well with Lineker and Lynam.

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