I shall be perpetually grateful for Lineker’s concise however thought of remarks on Match of the Day on April thirtieth 2016, following the exoneration of Liverpool followers that week by the second set of Hillsborough inquests. He stated: “Well, whatever happens on Sunday, nothing comes close to the victory achieved by the Hillsborough families this week. We’ll leave you with the words of the BBC’s Peter Jones from the day of the tragedy. After 27 years, the truth is out.”
Edward Barrett, 54, Bebington
A impolite interruption
When he was rudely interrupted by loud moaning noises throughout his broadcast at a cup tie at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Molineux Stadium, whereas Alan Shearer was within the commentary field. It was completely priceless. I additionally suppose Alan Shearer ought to substitute him: he has an awesome sense of humour, the followers love him, he has a lot information, he’s presentable and he is a good working-class icon.
Leigh Culyer, 61, Newcastle
Lineker’s homage to Maradona
Lineker’s homage to Diego Maradona was my favorite second. It was fantastically informed, full of heat and real emotion, reminding us that Lineker was a person who as a participant rubbed shoulders with the elite of soccer.
David Roles, 75, Birmingham
A dialogue concerning the brand new handball rule
It’s obtained to be the dialogue concerning the brand new handball rule. Referring to the wording, Gary remarks: “It’s got to be about making yourself bigger. We’ve all done that with our hands.” Alan Shearer and the opposite pundits bravely suppressed their amused response.
Ian, 71, Hertfordshire
The early days
My favorite moments of Gary’s presenting profession had been within the early days. He had such a wonderful rapport with Alan Hansen and Des Lynam, sharing enthusiastic match evaluation, cracking jokes and tapping into the expectations and disappointments of the viewers. I particularly loved his presence within the studio when the 1998 Fifa World Cup was occurring. It was generally extra entertaining to listen to their banter than watching the soccer.
Gary went on to being the principle presenter, and being some of the celebrated soccer gamers, his information of the sport and perception of how life is on the sector allowed him to narrate to his fellow commentators, lots of whom had been gamers themselves. Gary was by no means above firing a couple of one-liners, and I believe his presenting fashion put his company comfy. He permits fellow presenters to talk and had that uncommon skill to not make the present all about himself. I believe soccer followers will miss him, and although some have criticised him in recent times for being politically outspoken, I believe his work on the present was very memorable, and heralds the top of a really lengthy period.
Ronald Owen, 44, London
On one of many many events England had been booted out of a World Cup, simply earlier than the credit rolled on the published Lineker stated: “Just remember, at the end of the day … it gets dark.”
Kevin, 66, Peak District
His inexplicable love for Balotelli
He as soon as stated of Mario Balotelli: “He’s my favourite Premier League player, but I don’t know why.” And in that he line he captured the beguiling oddity of the Italian completely, from his “Why always me?” aim celebration to scoring along with his shoulder. For me, there’s just one alternative for Lineker’s successor: James Richardson.
Anthony Abdool, London
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His welcome to 2 of England’s best strikers
He begins the programme by saying one thing alongside the strains of, “Welcome to Match of the Day, with two of England’s greatest strikers in the studio, and Ian Wright.” Wright, to offer him his due, laughs out loud.
Trevor, London
Presenting in his pants
As a Leicester Metropolis fan, it needs to be him presenting in his pants after our miraculous title win in 2016. It was only a disgrace that he needed to focus on a defeat to newly promoted Hull Metropolis! I used to be additionally on the match simply after his suspension from the programme after we performed Chelsea (alas one other loss!), the place it was pretty to listen to widespread assist for a real Leicester legend.
Mick Puddepha, Ayrshire
The walkout
The walkouts after Lineker’s feedback on the Conservatives’ immigration insurance policies. Wrighty caught along with his brother, risking his personal job. The truth that everybody else joined in reveals that, regardless of being properly paid, Lineker is properly revered by his friends. He has performed overseas, he has succeeded in Spain and in England. He was a legend of not one, however two World Cups. He tried his hand in Japan. Gary is somebody folks will threat their careers for. That could be a good egg there.
Antony, 49, Illinois
‘We’ll be again after this quick break’
When ITV took over Match of the Day for a few years and Gary signed off the final BBC displaying with: “We’ll be back after this short break.”
Intelligent, understated class from Lineker. I don’t know who ought to substitute him – however Mark Chapman has put the time in to earn a shot.
Sam Carlisle, 52, Sheffield
