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BBC chairman reveals change he wants to make to Match of the Day

Summary by Metro News
Match of the Day is currently hosted by ex-England striker Gary Lineker (Picture: BBC) BBC chairman Samir Shah has outlined the change he wants to make to the broadcaster’s flagship sports show Match of the Day. Currently hosted by ex-England striker Gary Lineker, Match of the Day has a deal to show highlights of Premier League matches until the end of the 2028-29 season. The programme is broadcast on Saturday evenings – with sister show Match o…

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BBC chairman reveals change he wants to make to Match of the Day

Match of the Day is currently hosted by ex-England striker Gary Lineker (Picture: BBC) BBC chairman Samir Shah has outlined the change he wants to make to the broadcaster’s flagship sports show Match of the Day. Currently hosted by ex-England striker Gary Lineker, Match of the Day has a deal to show highlights of Premier League matches until the end of the 2028-29 season. The programme is broadcast on Saturday evenings – with sister show Match o…

·London, United Kingdom
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Leicester MercuryLeicester Mercury

Gary Lineker throws in the towel over 'beyond depressing' Leicester City

The Match of the Day presenter and one of Leicester's favourite sons was not inspired by the club's spirited showing against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday

·Leicester, United Kingdom
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Daily MirrorDaily Mirror

BBC chairman calls for huge change to Match of the Day as Gary Lineker exits

There are major changes coming to Match of the Day in the next year after Gary Lineker stepped down from presenting duties after 25 seasons in the role, with the programme set to adopt a more "digital" focus

·London, United Kingdom
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GB NewsGB News

BBC chairman faces backlash for major Match of the Day changes demanding 'less football'

BBC chairman Samir Shah has sparked controversy by suggesting Match of the Day should feature less football footage and more analysis

·London, United Kingdom
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Match of the Day should have "less football" says BBC chairman - has he lost his mind?

BBC’s football programme Match of the Day should have less football, the BBC’s chairman has suggested.

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Harry Redknapp criticises BBC chairman’s proposed changes to Match of the Day format

Harry Redknapp criticises the BBC chairman’s proposed changes to the Match of the Day format after Gary Lineker leaves this summer. Samir Shah suggested that the long-running football highlights show, which has been a staple since 1964, should shift its focus away from showing match footage and instead prioritise in-depth analysis and examination to provide viewers with a “deeper insight” into the games. This plan comes as the show gets set for …

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The Global Herald broke the news in on Monday, March 10, 2025.
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