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    MOTD pundit makes embarrassing blunder live on BBC that leaves Lineker ‘corpsing with laughter’ – did you spot it?

    JOE HART made a subtle error while appearing on Match of the Day as a pundit at the weekend, leaving Gary Lineker and Micah Richards in stitches.The 37-year-old was a guest pundit on Saturday’s edition of the Premier League highlights show.Joe Hart left Gary Lineker and Micah Richards in stitches with a bizarre piece of analysis on MOTDCredit: https://x.com/BBCMOTDLineker revealed he was copying and speaking to the directorCredit: https://x.com/BBCMOTDBut when discussing Brighton’s clash with Fulham he stunned his colleagues with a small mistake.During his analysis of Jan Paul van Hecke’s equaliser, he said: “What a great header that is.”He’s got a clean run. Yeah, you’re right. It’s a heck of a header, that.”Both Lineker and Richards burst into laughter before the former revealed that Hart was just agreeing with the director giving him instructions behind-the-scenes.Read More in FootballThe ex-goalkeeper responded: “I’m having conversations in my head!”Lineker discussed the incident further in Monday’s episode of The Rest is Football podcast.He explained: “There was a wonderful moment, I don’t know whether you saw it Alan but it was brilliant.”Micah and myself were almost corpsing with laughter because he’s doing his analysis and Joe was going through his bits.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets”Van Hecke scored and Jamie (the editor) said, ‘oh that was a heck of a header,’ and Joe answered him, he was in his ear and he went, ‘yes it was.'”Micah and myself, because we hear the same feed in our ears, you know the gallery talking, and it was so funny.”BBC viewers spot bonkers MOTD editing blunder as Tyrone Mings is in two places at once Richards went on to say: “It was a brilliant moment.”The duo then referenced the slip-up again later in the episode, with Lineker saying: “There was a really good header, wasn’t there, Micah? from Van Hecke.”Ex-Manchester City star Richards responded: “It was a heck of a header!”And Lineker joked: “It was a heck of a header. ‘Yes it was, yes it was.'”It comes after BBC chairman Samir Shah revealed that he believes Match of the Day should not be about football highlights.He told The Times: “[Match of the Day] should not be built around highlights.”It should be built around analysis and examination of the match to give viewers a deeper insight.”Furious supporters have urged him not to mess with the 61-year-old format and ex-boss Harry Redknapp, 78, said: “It’s not a talk show. People tune in because they want to watch the football.”I know it’s different to the old days, when it was the only way to see football on TV, but you still want to see what’s happened, not listen to someone telling you why.”Meanwhile, the Sun’s head of sport Shaun Custis hit back: “There is a misconception that everyone has seen the goals before Match of the Day. People do have lives, they aren’t watching football all day on Saturday.”We’re already drowning in analysis. Nobody down the pub talks about expected goals, transitions and goal involvements.”And many people I know record MoTD and fast- forward through the analysis just to watch the matches.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMotD is already in line for a summer make-over when long-time host Gary Lineker steps aside after 26 years.Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates will take over. More

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    Match of the Day should ‘not be about football highlights’, says BBC chairman in bombshell interview

    BBC chairman Samir Shah believes Match of the Day should not be about football highlights.The new Beeb chief is eager to make sweeping changes to the organisation as he looks to maintain its independence amid falling income.BBC chairman Samir Shah believes Match of the Day should show fewer football highlightsCredit: PAThe iconic BBC show will undergo a big change this summer with Gary Lineker stepping downCredit: BBCAn avid Manchester United fan, Shah has a keen interest in Match of the Day but argues it needs an update.Many fans now watch Premier League highlights online hours before Gary Lineker and co take to the screen on Saturday night.Because of that, Shah told The Times: “[Match of the Day] should not be built around highlights. “It should be built around analysis and examination of the match to give viewers a deeper insight.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMatch of the Day is set for reform this summer as long-term anchor Lineker will step down after 25 years as host.Replacing him will be a trio of Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates.There is also speculation Wayne Rooney could join the show as a pundit.He has already made his BBC debut as he worked with the broadcaster during Euro 2024.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSRooney also impressed as a pundit during his recent appearance for Amazon Prime.He appeared in the coverage of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium.Wayne Rooney Eyes Pundit Spot on BBC’s Match of the Day More

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    ‘For the better? I don’t know’ – Match of the Day legend, 87, ‘surprised’ by BBC’s Gary Lineker replacements

    BARRY DAVIES made his name talking about the stars – he never dreamt he would be joining them.The commentating great has become the first from his trade to be inducted into the National Football Museum hall of fame.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the seasonCredit: PAThe Beeb have replaced hom with Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby LoganCredit: BBCIconic MOTD commentator Barry Davies has been left surprised by the decisionCredit: PAA day in his company and it is not long before it is clear that being pipped to few too many FA Cup finals by John Motson still grinds.But Davies, 87, now has an honour no other broadcaster can boast.Davies, sitting in his London home surrounded by a number of accolades from his career, cannot hold back a smile when he is asked how it all happened.He told SunSport: “Flabbergasted I was, absolutely.”I couldn’t believe it. When I looked at the list of people who are already members, it’s extraordinary.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I heard through my son who really sort of looks after me like an agent these days.”And better than at least one of the agents that I had in my time, I might have got more Cup finals if he’d been there in the role!”Key Barry Davies MomentsFIRST GAME: August 9, 1969 – Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester United Davies made his Match of the Day debut nearly 56 years ago from the gantry at Selhurst Park – though it never should have been that way.He said: “It’s extraordinary. It shouldn’t have been the first one.”I was in Leeds. It should have been Leeds against Tottenham which I thought was quite amusing as a Spurs supporter.”I knew quite a lot about Manchester United and had commentated on them several times.”But Crystal Palace had just been promoted and we didn’t do matches outside the top division. So that was a test and it was a good match.”LAST GAME: August 23, 2014 – Crystal Palace 1-3 West Ham A decade after he officially left Match of the Day, Davies was called back into action to celebrate the 50th anniversary.That game was the final in an incredible career covering football, with one clear highlight.Davies said: “If I could watch England playing Holland in Euro 96, which I think is the best England performance I’ve ever seen, I would love to see that again.”Euro 96 was my favourite tournament by a distance. They should have been in the final.”I don’t know how we didn’t get there. It was amazing. I used the expression, I don’t believe that.”Davies added: “I have no idea why the decision was made.”I did two, and I took over David Coleman’s interview role for quite a time.Most read in Football’Won’t be able to look him in the eye’ – Christine Lampard and MOTD’s Kelly Cates in hysterics over ‘Frank’s hot sauce'”I didn’t hold anything against anybody who was involved in the decision.”Davies may have had to play second fiddle at Wembley, but his voice still accompanies a great many iconic moments from sporting history – not just football.That variety made him the best in the game, but presented the odd challenge.Davies and his wife, Penny, recently totted-up that there were 17 different sports he put his voice to, with some of them requiring a fair bit of swatting up.He said: “I was asked to be involved with badminton. I learnt about that as I went on.”I did rather reach the stage where I hoped when I turned up that they would say, ‘Oh not him again!’ But they never did.”I usually got persuaded to do other sports, I mean the Olympics I went from hockey to gymnastics.”But I loved that. I just loved sitting in the chair.”Davies now sits in a rather different chair, in his living room, still consuming plenty of sport.Though he feels there is probably a bit too much football nowadays and certainly too much talking over it.He added: “The television over there gets well looked after.”I would say it’s all a bit too much.Barry Davies began working for the BBC all the way back in 1969Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDBarry Davies was pipped to several FA Cup finals by fellow icon John MotsonCredit: PADavies covered several World Cups for the BeebCredit: PA”I think your man in the street would say the same. He wants to see his team, of course.”But it has changed an awful lot.”I don’t like some of the tackling, that’s certainly going through a bad stage. And the acting. I find that very off-putting.”There are one or two very good commentators around, but too many in the chair at a match, in my opinion.”The viewer wants time to make his own decisions.”If we’re sitting down and watching a match on television there probably will be a couple of points where you’ll make a point or I’ll make a point.”But if we both keep doing it, I would say shut up for a minute. That is my attitude of watching now.”There are too many words. There are good commentators but it’s not their fault, it’s the producer’s fault.”It’s the decision that they think that’s the way it should be done. I don’t think I would have kept a job very long.”Despite not liking the way football has gone since the start of his career with Match of the Day in 1969, Davies can still find some gems.Barry Davies opened up about his iconic career in an exclusive interview with SunSport’s Jack RosserCredit: THE SUNDavies is extremely proud of his accomplishmentsCredit: THE SUNHaving grown up a Tottenham fan with goalkeeper Ted Ditchling his idol, before adoring any chance to commentate on Glenn Hoddle, there is one current player Davies would like to see join him in the hall of fame.He said: “The chap I enjoy watching most of all is Jack Grealish of Manchester City.”I’m very disappointed how things have worked out for him.”Obviously, his manager is considered to be the top in the land, if not in the world.”But Grealish is the sort of player you have to put in and let him play and offer what he can offer.”Sticking him out on the wing I find appalling.”Their last match on the air, I remember, every flipping attack City had in that match started from him.”His ability to see where to go and so on and so forth.”But if he’s being told, you do this, that and the other, I think some players have to be left.”And too many attacks have to go back to the goalkeeper to start again.”The number of passes going back in football now is so different. I don’t quite understand it, I must admit.”One thing Davies does have a deep understanding of is Match of the Day, having started working on the show in 1969 and ending in 2004 before being called back for one more gig in 2014.Huge changes are being made to the BBC’s flagship sports show, with Gary Lineker departing after 25 years to be replaced by Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman.Davies said: “I’m surprised at the decision that’s been made.”But then I’m quite surprised at the jobs that are given to various people these days, and the need apparently to use people.Barry Davies will be inducted to the National Football Museum Hall of FameCredit: THE SUN”They’re very good broadcasters, but I’m surprised that they think it’s better to have three people doing it.”Gary himself would feel that he’s done long enough.”They’re all very good broadcasters, and they know about the games, no doubt about that.”It should go on forever. Because it’s very popular, it’s recorded matches, some of the matches I’ve been watching these days are much better recorded!”I’m sure, as sure as I can be, television has changed and football has changed.”For the better? I don’t know, no.”Davies will be inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame at Selhurst Park on Saturday, with his family watching from the stands.Tim Desmond, CEO of the National Football Museum, said: “Barry Davies is a true legend of the game.”His commentary has provided the soundtrack to some of football’s greatest moments and has brought joy to millions of fans.”To honour his incredible contribution to the sport at a venue that means so much to him is truly special.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We’re thrilled to celebrate Barry’s legacy at Selhurst Park and soon welcome him into the Hall of Fame.” The application window for the Hall of Fame is open, and football fans, communities, and clubs across the country are encouraged to nominate the players, coaches, contributors and key figures in football who have made an extraordinary impact on the game. You can find the form at: nationalfootballmuseum.com/hall-of-fame. More

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    ‘Nobody wants to throw the baby out with the bath water’ – Gabby Logan’s bizarre hint about new-look Match of the Day

    GABBY Logan used an old turn of phrase to promise that Match of the Day will NOT radically change from next season.Logan, 51, will team up with Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates to host the BBC’s flagship football show, with Lineker stepping down from the role after 26 years in the hotseat.Gabby Logan has vowed fans that Match of the Day ‘won’t be totally different’ in the futureCredit: AlamyKelly Cates (left), Mark Chapman (centre) and Logan have teamed up to host the BBC’s flagship football show from the start of next season, with Gary Lineker stepping down after 26 yearsCredit: PAGary Lineker will step down from the BBC flagship show in MayCates, Chapman, and Logan are set to split presenting duties for Match of the Day and the Sunday show between the three of them.Lineker’s quitting statement said the Beeb planned to make changes when its new contract for the rights to Premier League football began in August.But, despite the end of an era, Logan has vowed that the content of the show will stay the same.Logan told the ainslie + ainslie Performance People podcast: “We’ve all presented the show before as stand ins.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”But it will feel very exciting at the start of next season. It won’t be totally different.”Nobody wants to throw the baby out with the bath water. It’s a football highlights show, we’ve got the same kind of pundit.”And it’s all about the football.”The idiom is a warning against accidentally throwing away something good when discarding something else.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLogan also revealed the lengths to which she and her co-hosts went to keep the news a secret ahead of January’s official announcement.The former Sky Sports presenter was forced to keep it from her closest pals and family, only husband Kenny being told.’New MOTD host’ Gabby Logan’s live TV interview with Liverpool boss Arne Slot ends awkwardly She explained: “I didn’t even tell my mum. I set up a group chat and called it ‘The Match of the Day three’.”And there were disappearing messages as Chappers [Chapman] was really paranoid about this. The only person I told was Kenny!”Logan was not the only one to keep her new position secret. New colleague Cates also kept it to herself, with even Dad Kenny Dalglish kept in the dark.They will become the show’s first permanent female presenters.Logan said broadcasting was a “completely different landscape” for women working in sport, both in front of and behind the camera, since she started her career.She added: “There are now so many great male and female broadcasters.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But also, so many more females working in sports, not just in front of the camera or the microphone, but also behind the scenes.”The BBC have confirmed that Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will continue as pundits of Match of the Day next season. More

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    Gary Lineker shrugs off Match of the Day exit with ‘spectacular’ podcast profit as BBC host’s company makes millions

    GARY LINEKER won’t be counting the pennies after his departure from Match of the Day following a massive financial windfall.The 64-year-old’s iconic run as presenter of the flagship BBC show will come to an end at the end of the season.Gary Lineker will step down as Match of the Day host at the end of the seasonCredit: PAThe 64-year-old has been preparing for life without MOTD by setting up a podcasting companyCredit: YOUTUBE@THERESTISFOOTBALLLineker’s Goalhanger Podcasts company made a massive profit last yearCredit: BBCLineker, however, will continue with the broadcaster until the summer of 2026.The former Everton and England star has seemingly been preparing for life after the show for the last few years.One post-MOTD preparation has been getting into the world of podcasting, starting up the much-loved The Rest is Football podcast.But he’s also set up his own podcasting company Goalhanger Podcasts, which has had a litany of shows – including The Rest is Politics and The Rest is History – under its umbrella.READ MORE ON GARY LINEKERAnd business is booming for Goalhanger, which raked in a stunning profit last year.Account records filed at Companies House have shown Goalhanger’s earnings for 2024 were a whopping £2.3million.That’s a whopping £1.4m increase from the £590,000 they pocketed in 2023.Goalhanger’s overall financial reserves also grew from £560,000 to £2.7m.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSGary Lineker began presenting Match of the Day back in 1999Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDFootie finance expert Kieran McGuire told The Times: “These figures are spectacular.”Gary Lineker’s eye for a smart business opportunity is as keen as when he was playing football for England and scoring goals.Gary Lineker ‘turns into Barry White’ as BBC viewers left stunned by sound of MOTD host’s voice”This raft of podcasts run by Goalhanger are now among the most popular in the country and all the parties involved have benefited significantly as a result of that.”A Goalhanger spokesman said: “We’re pleased with the continued growth of Goalhanger and the success of our shows.”And we look forward to seeing our network continue to expand.”Lineker’s departure from Match of Day, which was exclusively revealed by The Sun late last year, will come at the end of the 2024/25 season.His exit from the Beeb will take place after the 2026 World Cup final in New York.Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will replace the veteran presenter at the MOTD helm. More

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    Gary Lineker moves to ITV with Match of the Day host to hold ‘most honest interview yet’

    GARY LINEKER is set for a move to ITV – but he won’t be heading up their footie coverage.SunSport exclusively revealed last year that Lineker’s incredible run as Match of the Day host will come to an end this summer.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season and the Beeb next summerCredit: PALineker has been presenting MOTD since 1999Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDThe former Everton and England star is set to appear on a brand new ITV showCredit: RexLineker is set to leave the Beeb in the summer of 2026.And he’s already bagged himself a temporary gig on a new ITV show.The former Everton and England hitman has been confirmed as the first star on the broadcaster’s new show, Assembly, where guests will face their “most honest interview yet”.In the show, Lineker will field questions from people who are neurodivergent, autistic and/or learning disabled.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn ITV statement read: “After a long and illustrious career as both a Golden Boot-winning footballer and top sports broadcaster, and with his tenure as the longest-serving presenter of Match of the Day drawing to a close this summer, there’s no end to the stories that Lineker might share.”Carefully considered PR fluff won’t cut it on this show.”And the celebrities can expect plenty of mischief and surprises once they get in the hotseat.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSGary Lineker will officially leave the BBC after the 2026 World Cup finalCredit: PALineker will appear on the show with other celebs, including former Doctor Who, David Tennant, Little Mix star Jade Thirwall and actor Danny Dyer.Most read in FootballITV have previously tried to acquire Lineker’s services, offering him a chance to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.Gary Lineker ‘turns into Barry White’ as BBC viewers left stunned by sound of MOTD host’s voiceDuring a recent episode of The Rest is Football podcast, he revealed: “Do you know, last week I got requests to go on Celebrity Big Brother.”He added: “My agent sent it through, and then jokingly he replied, ‘Oh, yes. Gary’s fee will be £50 million!'”He did it completely as a joke, obviously. And they came back said, ‘Oh, that’s a little bit…that’s not within our budget.'”Lineker’s 25-year stint presenting Match of the Day will end at the culmination of the 2024-25 season.He will, however, head up the Beeb’s coverage of the 2025/26 FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.The final of the tournament, which will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19, will be his farewell appearance for the broadcaster.It was announced in December that Lineker will be replaced by veteran footie presenters Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. More

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    Premier League legend in line to join Match of the Day after starring as BBC pundit

    A PREMIER LEAGUE legend is reportedly in line for a job at Match of the Day.The BBC football highlights show is undergoing major changes, with Gary Lineker leaving at the end of the season.Gary Lineker is leaving the iconic show at the end of the seasonCredit: PAKelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will be the new hosts of MOTDCredit: PAWayne Rooney could land a job on Match of the DayCredit: RexRooney appeared on Amazon Prime earlier this yearCredit: ReutersThe former Barcelona and Everton striker is stepping down as the host of the show after 26 years.He is being replaced by fan-favourite presenters Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan.There could also be another addition to the pundits that appear on the show with Wayne Rooney said to in line for a role.Heat World has claimed that there is “talk” of the Manchester United legend joining the iconic programme.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt is also suggested that because the show is filmed in the Dock10 studios at MediaCityUK in Salford it would be easy for the retired striker to get to.It means that Rooney would not have to “travel too far” to get to the job.He has already made his BBC debut as he worked with the broadcaster during Euro 2024.Rooney also impressed as a pundit during his recent appearance for Amazon Prime.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe appeared in the coverage of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium.Rooney was in good spirits as it took just THREE seconds for him to make a dig at his former rivals.Wayne Rooney slams ‘strange’ decision by Man City to let Kyle Walker join AC Milan on loan after Real Madrid horror showRooney worked on the BBC for Euro 2024Credit: BBCHe was sacked by Plymouth in DecemberCredit: PAHe also joked about himself with the rain potentially ruining his hair.The Premier League icon has been out of full-time work since December.Plymouth Argyle axed Rooney after he won just five of his 25 games at the club.The report has also suggested that he could be returning to football management in the EFL.It claims that he could become the new manager at League Two outfit Salford City if Karl Robinson is sacked.The Ammies are currently seven points adrift of the play-off places.It is thought that the club could make a change in the dugout if they fail to be promoted to League One.Rooney would be working with some familiar faces if he was hired at Salford City.Man United’s legendary Class of 92 Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt first took over Salford FC in 2014.David Beckham became a shareholder of the club in 2019.Rooney has also admitted that he would even be interested in working as an assistant manager.During an appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, he said: “I’d have no problem dropping into an Under-21 team or going in as a coach.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m still young enough to learn and develop. Just having a good group of players who were at a [good] level.”He has been keeping his coaching up as he recently worked for Football Escapes at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai.Rooney’s managerial careerHere is a look at Wayne Rooney’s career in the dugout so far.Derby County, Nov 2020 to Jun 2022Games – 84Wins – 25Draws – 21Losses – 38DC United, Jul 2022 to Oct 2023Games – 53Wins – 14Draws – 13Losses – 26Birmingham City, Oct 2023 to Jan2024Games – 15Wins – 2Draws – 4Losses – 9Plymouth Argyle, May 2024 to Dec 2024Games – 25Wins – 5Draws – 6Losses – 14Average points per game – 1.03 More

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    ‘Early retirement?’ – Danny Murphy makes cheeky comment to departing Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker

    GARY LINEKER was put into ‘early retirement’ by Danny Murphy on Match of the Day.The ex-Liverpool star was on punditry duty alongside Alan Shearer and the presenter on Saturday evening.Danny Murphy put Gary Lineker into early retirement on Saturday’s Match of the DayLineker is set to leave the show as presenter after 25 seasons at the end of the campaignAs they reacted to Arsenal’s home defeat to West Ham, Shearer and Murphy both agreed that the title race was done and the Premier League title is heading to Anfield.Not putting up a defence for the Gunners’ title hopes, Lineker then quipped about his role as MOTD presenter: “Perhaps not bother for the rest of the season.”However, Murphy got a cackle out of Lineker when he retorted: “Early retirement?”Back in November, it was announced Lineker is stepping down from presenting Match of the Day after 25 seasons.Read more football newsHe will be replaced by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, and Gabby Logan who will rotate the role.Mikel Arteta’s side faint hopes of winning the Premier League further diminished on Sunday as Liverpool defeated Man City 2-0 at the Etihad.The Reds extended their lead at the top to 11 points thanks to goals from Mo Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHowever, boss Arne Slot is not counting his chickens yet – despite Liverpool fans singing, “We’re going to win the league.”Most read in FootballThe Dutch tactician said: “The fans can sing whatever they want, but we know how hard we have to play for every single win.Mark Chapman opens Match of the Day with cheeky one-liner as he is confirmed as one of Gary Lineker’s three successors “So I don’t believe that [the title is won]. It’s so hard to judge the league table before every game has been played.”If you play against City at the Etihad and win, it is always a big win, but three days ago we had a draw at Aston Villa and people told me we weren’t in a good place. Then three days later we win and it changes again.”We know how hard it was to beat Wolves last week and we have Newcastle next after a 3-3 draw at Newcastle, so every game is difficult.”In any other league, this lead would be comfortable, but not this one. Even the [FA Cup] game at Plymouth showed us that.” More