MOTD - replacing Gary Linaker

[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

[helmclaret]

Kelly Cates would be the best choice.

[fatboy47]

GB news?.

Had you down for a slightly higher IQ tbh Ian.

[Bosscat]

I think they should get that lass that reads the classified results out ... She is very popular on here

[helmclaret]

Can always rely on GBeebies to stoke up some division and hate.

[fidelcastro]

Had you down for a slightly higher IQ tbh Ian.

Why did you think that?

[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.

[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.

[kentonclaret]

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.

[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 .

[helmclaret]

I watched it when we won.

[Bordeauxclaret]

I watched it when we won.

Yeah I’ve not watched it for a while either.

[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.

[martin_p]

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.

[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

[Foshiznik]

I'd bring Dan Walker back from Channel 5. One of the most underrated presenters on telly imo.

[beddie]

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.

[hoosier-daddy]

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.

[GetIntoEm]

i quite like her, shes knowledgeable, relatable and not bad looking

[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 .

[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.

[fidelcastro]

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.

[gandhisflipflop]

Tick tick tickety tick

[Cleveleys_claret]

Give it 3 years before it is took off tv

[kentonclaret]

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

[Shaggy]

Good can’t stand the pompous left wing wokie. The whole media and establishment are infested with these types.

[Swizzlestick]

Tick tick tickety tick

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.

[gandhisflipflop]

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.

[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.

[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!

[yTib]

idris elba for me.

lineker can be the new archbishop of canterbury and philip schofield the new bond.

that'll learn 'em.

[Sproggy]

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...?

[hoosier-daddy]

After she killed off Football Focus, surely not...?

Imagine Alex Scott and Paddy McGuinness taking over.... Bookies open earlier than usual.

[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 ).

[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.

[TheFamilyCat]

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.

[helmclaret]

Jeanette Kwakye would be a great shout

[IanMcL]

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!

[IanMcL]

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.

[Quicknick]

Great footballer, very good pundit, total irritant otherwise.

[martin_p]

Jeanette Kwakye would be a great shout

I read that as Janette Krankie for some reason, although that’s not a bad shout.

[Juan Tanamera]

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[IanMcL]

I am with Joseph.

https://metro.co.uk/2024/11/13/alex-sco ... -21984905/

[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?

[IanMcL]

Latest rumour:

God help the BBC and football!

https://www.sportbible.com/football/pre ... 1-20241211

[hoosier-daddy]

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.

[fidelcastro]

Alex Scott would be an excellent and the most obvious choice.

[IanMcL]

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.

[NottsClaret]

Des Lynam had nothing to do with men's football.

The issues some guys on here have with women is pretty sad.

[fidelcastro]

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!