Gary Lineker pulls out of BBC's Match of the Day after releasing fresh statement online


Gary Lineker has announced he won’t be hosting this week’s Match of the Day after being struck by a “rotten cold” ahead of Saturday’s show on BBC One. The Beeb presenter’s replacement has been revealed, with seven Premier League games on the agenda, including those including title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool.

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