The Footie Thread

[clubchamp98]

Or Pat Nevin

Get Fiona Bruce in .

 

[Billysboots]

I get what you're saying, but he's a sports presenter and, for want of a better word, a celeb who happens to have opinions that fall on the human rights side of centre.
What he is not is a law maker, law enforcer or instrument of the state. What about his freedom of speech and freedom of expression? He's not reading the news.

I don’t disagree, but I think the key here is that the BBC is a public service broadcaster. And we both know how public service works!

It’s noteworthy that BT Sport, the other broadcaster which Lineker works with, do not appear to have any issue, publicly at least, with what he has been up to on social media.

 

[clubchamp98]

Shearer has pulled out too...

He won’t be missed.

 

[HomecountiesJohn]

You know the BBC have mde a massive blooper when Nadine Dorries has tweeted in support of Lineker's free speech

 

[IanM]

Can't stop giggling. Irony meter has just blown up.

 

[Swango1980]

I get what you're saying, but he's a sports presenter and, for want of a better word, a celeb who happens to have opinions that fall on the human rights side of centre.
What he is not is a law maker, law enforcer or instrument of the state. What about his freedom of speech and freedom of expression? He's not reading the news.

I suspect freedom of speech only protects us from being executed or put in prison. Not sure it protects us from consequences of other people's reactions.

I could go around slagging off my golf club if I thought it was rubbish, but they might ban me for my words.

It's a minefield, as I definitely don't believe in cancel culture. But, if you are clearly saying things that go against company policy, and adamant you will continue after being warned, then you shouldn't be surprised if they take firmer action. If they didn't, the BBC might as well openly decide none of their employees need to try and remain neutral.

 

[clubchamp98]

It depends what the market rate is. Don't forget, we only know his salary because the BBC have to publish it. We don't know what other presenters get paid on other channels.

Obviously it's a lot but it's all relative.

It is relative.
I always ask myself is he worth 43 nurses .

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Anyway - back to football as opposed to politics

So when will Conte be sacked ?

Is it a Spurs issue - Mourinho wins trophies everywhere he goes - goes wrong at Spurs

Conte wins everywhere he goes - goes to Spurs - all falls apart

What’s going wrong there -spend loads , bring in quality players

 

[RichA]

I don’t disagree, but I think the key here is that the BBC is a public service broadcaster. And we both know how public service works!

It’s noteworthy that BT Sport, the other broadcaster which Lineker works with, do not appear to have any issue, publicly at least, with what he has been up to on social media.

One of the things that I find difficult to explain is that for as long as I can remember the BBC have had many serving politicians of all stripes on shows for which they have been paid an appearance fee. When they're on TV they don't hold back their opinions.
I struggle to see why Lineker attracts so much ire for doing something completely legal in his own time.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Or Pat Nevin

I actually like Pat Nevin when he's helping on radio commentary, says it as he sees it.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

One of the things that I find difficult to explain is that for as long as I can remember the BBC have had many serving politicians of all stripes on shows for which they have been paid an appearance fee. When they're on TV they don't hold back their opinions.
I struggle to see why Lineker attracts so much ire for doing something completely legal in his own time.

Is there a mortgage application in the offing?

 

[Dando]

I actually like Pat Nevin when he's helping on radio commentary, says it as he sees it.

You can understand him?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

It is relative.
I always ask myself is he worth 43 nurses .

You'd go crackers if you went down that route. Footballers wages, prize money for golfers, film actors, TV presenters and so on. It's market forces

 

[Bunkermagnet]

You can understand him?

Easily.
He's no Rab C Nesbitt

 

[pokerjoke]

Anyway - back to football as opposed to politics

So when will Conte be sacked ?

Is it a Spurs issue - Mourinho wins trophies everywhere he goes - goes wrong at Spurs

Conte wins everywhere he goes - goes to Spurs - all falls apart

What’s going wrong there -spend loads , bring in quality players

Yet still above Liverpool

 

[Swango1980]

It is relative.
I always ask myself is he worth 43 nurses .

In all honesty, I'd rather he presented MOTD than 43 nurses. That would just be chaotic.

 

[Imurg]

No Alex Scott
No Michah Richards

Looks like the might have to draft in Billy the Tea Boy.........

 

[Deleted member 1147]

They ought to ask Alistair Campbell
A good presenter who loves watching the mighty Burnley.

 

[HomecountiesJohn]

No Alex Scott
No Michah Richards

Looks like the might have to draft in Billy the Tea Boy.........

Spurs fans will be hoping it gets cancelled

 

[Yorkhacker]

One of the things that I find difficult to explain is that for as long as I can remember the BBC have had many serving politicians of all stripes on shows for which they have been paid an appearance fee. When they're on TV they don't hold back their opinions.
I struggle to see why Lineker attracts so much ire for doing something completely legal in his own time.

Probably because he is employed by the BBC and only to present tv programs and give his opinions on football. Whereas the politicians are not employed by the BBC but are specifically paid to present their views.