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MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:21 am
by IanMcL
Article that intimates BBC want a job share between Mark Chapman and Kelly Somers.
Mark Chapman says, Bog off!
Good for him. Men's game.
Women have all the posts on their prog, rightly.
This messing about with Men's progs to get women in is pure rubbish. They are expert in their own game and bland in the Men's game.
https://www.gbnews.com/sport/football/b ... emale-host
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:24 am
by helmclaret
Kelly Cates would be the best choice.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:29 am
by fatboy47
GB news?.
Had you down for a slightly higher IQ tbh Ian.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:29 am
by Bosscat
I think they should get that lass that reads the classified results out ... She is very popular on here
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:32 am
by helmclaret
Can always rely on GBeebies to stoke up some division and hate.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:32 am
by fidelcastro
fatboy47 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:29 am
Had you down for a slightly higher IQ tbh Ian.
Why did you think that?
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:32 am
by Darthlaw
Kate Abdo gets my vote. Does a great job with Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards on the US coverage of the champions league.
The sooner they can make MOTD entertaining the better.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:37 am
by NottsClaret
I feel like this is something I'm supposed to be furious about, but MoTD is fizzling out anyway. Can't remember the last time I watched - a once great institution but those days are gone now. Probably kinder to put it out of its misery like Soccer AM.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:38 am
by kentonclaret
Bosscat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:29 am
I think they should get that lass that reads the classified results out ... She is very popular on here
When she starts reading out results I know it’s time to switch channels. I only ever used to listen to the Classified Results when checking the Pools Coupon. The National Lottery seemed to be the death knell for the Football Pools. Shame really.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:48 am
by AlargeClaret
Does anyone still even watch MOTD? as in make a beeline for it rather than “ just leaving the tv on “ While it was once the only way to see the days action and essential viewing , it feels 20 yrs past its sell by date and much like a 17yr old incontinent Labrador ,whose legs went yrs ago . Just put it out of its misery and spare us all .
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:50 am
by helmclaret
I watched it when we won.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:52 am
by Bordeauxclaret
helmclaret wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:50 am
I watched it when we won.
Yeah I’ve not watched it for a while either.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:54 am
by TheFamilyCat
Mark Chapmam doesn't want to share the job. Fair enough.
Nothing other than the dog whistle headline that he refuses to share because it's with a woman.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:55 am
by martin_p
AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:48 am
Does anyone still even watch MOTD? as in make a beeline for it rather than “ just leaving the tv on “ While it was once the only way to see the days action and essential viewing , it feels 20 yrs past its sell by date and much like a 17yr old incontinent Labrador ,whose legs went yrs ago . Just put it out of its misery and spare us all .
It still draws a couple of million viewers late on a Saturday night. I still watch it. It’s still the best way to get a summary of the days PL action.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:00 pm
by GetIntoEm
i was hoping for Alex scott, but the 2 proposed are ok, not a massive fan of Mark Chapman, but i dont watch it for the host
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:37 pm
by Foshiznik
I'd bring Dan Walker back from Channel 5. One of the most underrated presenters on telly imo.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:46 pm
by beddie
GetIntoEm wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:00 pm
i was hoping for Alex scott, but the 2 proposed are ok, not a massive fan of Mark Chapman, but i dont watch it for the host
Why her, she can’t even pronounce “footballer” correctly, she says it in a quick way and it sounds as though she misses the “a” out, it comes across as footbuller.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 1:05 pm
by hoosier-daddy
beddie wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:46 pm
Why her, she can’t even pronounce “footballer” correctly, she says it in a quick way and it sounds as though she misses the “a” out, it comes across as footbuller.
She is awful. She did an afternoon quiz show and I needed to turn subtitles on.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 1:17 pm
by GetIntoEm
i quite like her, shes knowledgeable, relatable and not bad looking
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 1:21 pm
by AlargeClaret
The host should be immaterial really , it would work with a “ rolling presenter “ taken from the current crop and simply professionally anchor the highlights . The likes of Chappers, Gaby and a few of the better quality newcomers would surely fill the slot(s) without upheaval .
Alas the BBC are hardly just gonna pick “ the best presenter “ it will need to tick their boxes ,and that’s just the way it’s done , love it or loathe it .
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 1:24 pm
by Falcon
Chapman would be a safe pair of hands and I can understand why he'd want it 'full time' rather than job-sharing, be it with a male or a female is immaterial.
That said, I don't mind the idea of there being no regular host either. There's some cracking presenters and pundits of either sex who could step up.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 1:33 pm
by fidelcastro
hoosier-daddy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 1:05 pm
She is awful. She did an afternoon quiz show and I needed to turn subtitles on.
You must be deaf then, Frank.
She's an excellent presenter. Knowledgeable and easy on the eye too.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 2:34 pm
by gandhisflipflop
Tick tick tickety tick
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 3:26 pm
by Cleveleys_claret
Give it 3 years before it is took off tv
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 3:29 pm
by kentonclaret
helmclaret wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:32 am
Can always rely on GBeebies to stoke up some division and hate.
Best to leave that role to the incoming President of the United States he gets far higher viewing figures than GB News
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 3:48 pm
by Shaggy
Good can’t stand the pompous left wing wokie. The whole media and establishment are infested with these types.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:09 pm
by Swizzlestick
Yeah, lots of folk on here were saying stuff like this when Sue Barker was potted from Question of Sport and they ended up hiring Paddy ******* McGuinness.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:10 pm
by gandhisflipflop
kentonclaret wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 3:29 pm
Best to leave that role to the incoming President of the United States he gets far higher viewing figures than GB News
Cry some more.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:11 pm
by Hibsclaret
Whoever it is will be better value for money than GL. Incredible that you can be the highest paid person at the BBC presenting a highlights show once a week. Absolutely no need to be paying that sort of money out.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:15 pm
by rob63
Doesn't matter who the host is for me....... I record it & ffwd through the chat & waffle, I don't need someone to tell me what I've just seen. The best episode imho was when Lineker was suspended & all the pundits came out in sympathy!
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:23 pm
by yTib
idris elba for me.
lineker can be the new archbishop of canterbury and philip schofield the new bond.
that'll learn 'em.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:29 pm
by Sproggy
beddie wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 12:46 pm
Why her, she can’t even pronounce “footballer” correctly, she says it in a quick way and it sounds as though she misses the “a” out, it comes across as footbuller.
After she killed off Football Focus, surely not...?
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:18 pm
by hoosier-daddy
Sproggy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 4:29 pm
After she killed off Football Focus, surely not...?
Imagine Alex Scott and Paddy McGuinness taking over.... Bookies open earlier than usual.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 5:27 pm
by bfcjg
Best presenters have not necessarily been footballers, Des Lynam ,Geoff Stelling etc, I'd love them to think outside the box and perhaps go for somebody like Tony Livsey ( or similar, a football supporters who isn't associated with the back slapping Prem club ).
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 6:48 pm
by Coeus
I like the idea of weekly guest presenter. Have I got news for you did it and it’s kept the product fresh.
Some or all of the names mentioned can be used. Then after a season re assess.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 8:02 pm
by TheFamilyCat
Coeus wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 6:48 pm
I like the idea of weekly guest presenter. Have I got news for you did it and it’s kept the product fresh.
Some or all of the names mentioned can be used. Then after a season re assess.
Not a bad idea. An unlikely contender may shine and become first choice.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2024 8:13 pm
by helmclaret
Jeanette Kwakye would be a great shout
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 2:36 am
by IanMcL
fatboy47 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:29 am
GB news?.
Had you down for a slightly higher IQ tbh Ian.
Yes. It was on my Google ads. A resident keeps sending me Trump and tory stuff to wind me up. Perhaps it has affected my Google!
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 2:40 am
by IanMcL
AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 1:21 pm
The host should be immaterial really , it would work with a “ rolling presenter “ taken from the current crop and simply professionally anchor the highlights . The likes of Chappers, Gaby and a few of the better quality newcomers would surely fill the slot(s) without upheaval .
Alas the BBC are hardly just gonna pick “ the best presenter “ it will need to tick their boxes ,and that’s just the way it’s done , love it or loathe it .
Midget then.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 4:37 am
by Quicknick
Great footballer, very good pundit, total irritant otherwise.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 11:17 am
by martin_p
helmclaret wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 8:13 pm
Jeanette Kwakye would be a great shout
I read that as Janette Krankie for some reason, although that’s not a bad shout.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2024 11:33 pm
by Juan Tanamera
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Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2024 9:39 am
by IanMcL
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Fri Nov 15, 2024 9:49 am
by beddie
Several weeks ago when there was a rumour that Lineaker might be packing in as host of MOTD a name came to mind that I thought might be given consideration, for my sins I contacted the DG at the BBC -Tim Davie with my thoughts, he sent a favourable reply. This morning I noticed in the press that this persons name has now been put forward for the role. I’d not seen it mentioned anywhere before this morning. Should I have gone to the Bookies from the outset?
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:01 pm
by IanMcL
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:08 pm
by hoosier-daddy
IanMcL wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:01 pm
Latest rumour:
God help the BBC and football!
Gabby Logan (to save people reading through shite)
Not too bad. There's far worse. Alex Scott for instance.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:11 pm
by fidelcastro
Alex Scott would be an excellent and the most obvious choice.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:13 pm
by IanMcL
hoosier-daddy wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:08 pm
Gabby Logan (to save people reading through shite)
Not too bad. There's far worse. Alex Scott for instance.
These women - most of all Gabby Logan - have nothing to do with men's football!
Women's football, when I have stumbled across it, is dominated by women, who know their game.
Men's football is sacrificed and relegated to lowest common denominator, to meet some stat.
Anyone know any midget commentators? In with a great chance.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:17 pm
by NottsClaret
Des Lynam had nothing to do with men's football.
The issues some guys on here have with women is pretty sad.
Re: MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:20 pm
by fidelcastro
NottsClaret wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2024 6:17 pm
Des Lynam had nothing to do with men's football.
The issues some guys on here have with women is pretty sad.
Some absolute dinosaurs who don't even know how to spell Lineker's name properly!
