Wayne Rooney ‘ready to return to management’ despite huge MOTD deal
It’s despite his £400k contract! Wayne Rooney is reportedly ready to leave Match of the Day and return to the dugout at the start of next season. The former Manchester United player previously managed both Plymouth Argyle, but left his role in December 2024 after the team was left in last place of the EFL. […]
2 months ago
Gary Lineker releases statement as he steps down from BBC with immediate effect
“I recognise the error and upset that I caused” Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has confirmed his immediate exit from the football highlights show following an anti-Semitic blunder. In a statement via BBC, the 64-year-old shared: “Football has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember – […]
1 year ago
Gary Lineker set to leave the BBC this week after antisemitism row
Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC, with an announcement expected on Monday. Speculation is mounting the 64-year-old will step down after he presents his final Match of the Day next weekend. It is understood that Lineker, listed as the highest-paid BBC presenter, will also no longer present the corporation’s coverage of the World […]
1 year ago
Wayne Rooney ‘in talks’ for new job weeks after Plymouth sacking
This would be a great move! Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is tipped for an exciting return to football after leaving Plymouth Argyle. The 39-year-old parted ways with the Championship side last month after they slumped to the bottom of the table, four points from safety. It came less than a year after he was […]
1 year ago
Jermaine Jenas reacts to news of BBC sacking live on talkSPORT
He said he is ‘not happy about it.’ Jermaine Jenas has been sacked from his roles with the BBC. A BBC spokesperson confirmed the news on Thursday afternoon saying: “We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting lineup.” Jenas had been working for the broadcaster as a pundit for Match of […]
1 year ago
Match of the Day pundit Jermaine Jenas sacked by BBC over ‘inappropriate behaviour’
His contract has been terminated Jermaine Jenas has been sacked by the BBC over allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’. Jenas had been working for the broadcaster as a pundit and presenter for Match of the Day, as well as hosting The One Show. A BBC spokesperson confirmed the news saying: “We can confirm that he is […]
1 year ago