LEGENDARY host Des Lynam has called for the BBC to controversially create a pay-per-view channel. The former Match of the Day ...

The BBC is going through a new chapter after Gary Lineker left his role at Match of the Day following 25 years and former ...

Broadcasting veteran Des Lynam has urged the BBC to establish a subscription-based sports service to challenge commercial ...

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Louis Chilton August 13, 2024 at 6:07 AM·2 min read Ex-Match of the Day presenter Des Lynam on why it’s hard for BBC to ‘justify’ Gary Lineker’s salary ...

Lynam took the reins at Match of the Day in 1988, succeeding the late Jimmy Hill. He spent 11 years in the role before handing the baton to Lineker, now 64, when he switched to ITV in 1999. "I was ...

Lynam, who hosted the show which is celebrating its 60th anniversary between 1988 and 1999, said that when he started as a pundit Lineker didn't have many opinions and wouldn't criticise players.

"Des Lynam and Monkey have a lot in common. They both have facial hair, are two of the coolest personalities on TV, and are unflappable, witty and loved by millions," said Alison Victory, ITV ...

However, Lynam expressed regret at leaving his post on the Beeb, remarking: “I missed doing Match of the Day. It belongs there at the BBC.