Keith Houchen Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, LEGIT said: And I'm not talking about these footballers upbringing- I'm making the point that most have been rich all their adult lives. You specifically said they have no idea what it’s like to struggle for money. Their upbringing says otherwise. One of the pundits, Ian Wright, even went to prison for non payment of fines because he couldn’t afford to pay them. They know all about living in either poverty or just getting by.  17 minutes ago, LEGIT said: If the terms of his contract say he's to keep political opinions to himself and he's consistently broke that, then he's an idiot for not doing so. But the BBC said after investigating he didn’t break any rules previously. I’m sure they said he didn’t this time initially but after coming under pressure, probably from the government, said because of his high profile different rules must be applied.  Edit - @Hannibal Scorch The Apprentice has never been produced by the BBCs studios. It’s part of a global franchise. Edited March 11, 2023 by Keith Houchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEGIT Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: You specifically said they have no idea what it’s like to struggle for money. Their upbringing says otherwise. One of the pundits, Ian Wright, even went to prison for non payment of fines because he couldn’t afford to pay them. They know all about living in either poverty or just getting by.  But the BBC said after investigating he didn’t break any rules previously. I’m sure they said he didn’t this time initially but after coming under pressure, probably from the government, said because of his high profile different rules must be applied.  Edit - @Hannibal Scorch The Apprentice has never been produced by the BBCs studios. It’s part of a global franchise. My point was they've been so rich for so long they don't know how hard it is in 2023 in terms of getting by. Not showing up for BBC this week is one thing but it's hardly admirable or brave, they all live rich lavish lifestyles and would be begging BBC for work if they had to. Last I'll say it cause it's dragging on but if Lineker has rules like we all do, and he's getting paid millions a year, it's his responsibility to follow them, him being rich and famous doesn't excuse him from it. If he's got a problem with the terms of his contract and if he actually has balls then he wouldn't take the money. If what you're saying is right and he hasn't broken any rules of his contract then fair play I take back what I said. My point is we all have rules, I do and I get minimum wage. I know if I break them I will get disciplinary action and could lose my job. Lineker being rich doesn't excuse him from it, if he's broke the rules then ha ha ha, rich idiot finds out his actions have consequences and he can't just do and say whatever he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted March 11, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted March 11, 2023 Presenters and pundits now pulled out Football Focus and Final Score in solidarity with Comrade Lineker. It turns out that the revolution will not be televised out of choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, LEGIT said: Not showing up for BBC this week is one thing but it's hardly admirable or brave Solidarity is admirable in my book.  Nobody is saying Lineker et al are exempt from rules. It’s the selective implication and interpretation of the rules that’s the issue. Especially when it’s the very people he criticised applying the pressure.  And of course, what he said was correct. He didn’t mention the holocaust or the Nazis, the tories did. They aren’t disputing their rhetoric being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted March 11, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted March 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, LEGIT said: My point was they've been so rich for so long they don't know how hard it is in 2023 in terms of getting by. This is a ridiculous statement because that ignores people’s experiences growing up in the 70’s and 80’s. In fact you can argue the reasons why people like Lineker speak up is because they lived it. Unlike your JRM or Boris Johnson’s of the world who are completely out of touch. And modern footballers are the same, don’t you remember what Rashford was doing for school meals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 The obvious solution, not a final one, is right here.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 23 minutes ago, Lion_of_the_Midlands said: Presenters and pundits now pulled out Football Focus and Final Score in solidarity with Comrade Lineker. It turns out that the revolution will not be televised out of choice. God, I bet Soccer Saturday is loving this.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted March 11, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted March 11, 2023 Bristol Rovers saying they won't talk to the BBC today. The Tories have had nothing but trouble with the gas supply over the winter and now this has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Has anyone thought about poor old Garth and how he could’ve stepped in? Possibly. #Garthing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted March 11, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted March 11, 2023 The argument for funding the BBC with our TV License gets weaker and weaker when they start pulling presenters for tweeting opposing political views and taking David Attenborough off the air because his nature documentary might upset Tories. Keeping the BBC around made plenty of sense when there wasn't many channels or radio stations and they offered so much, but in the digital age where everyone has DAB Radio and several streaming options their content is becoming less essential too. Not to mention all the nonces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted March 11, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted March 11, 2023 No Fighting Talk on 5Live this morning. No explanation, but it has to be Lineker related. Either a BBC fear of what would be said, or Colin Murray wouldn't play ball, or possibly a combination of the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gaffer Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 27 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: The obvious solution, not a final one, is right here.  "And that leaves the first division table of the Alpha Draconis star system looking a little something like this..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members gmoney Posted March 11, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted March 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Lion_of_the_Midlands said: No Fighting Talk on 5Live this morning. No explanation, but it has to be Lineker related. Either a BBC fear of what would be said, or Colin Murray wouldn't play ball, or possibly a combination of the two. Colin Murray pulled out. Some speculation that 5 live coverage today is in jeopardy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted March 11, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted March 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, gmoney said: Colin Murray pulled out. Some speculation that 5 live coverage today is in jeopardy. The way the BBC are going today there will be less sports coverage than when the Queen died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awards Moderator Frankie Crisp Posted March 11, 2023 Awards Moderator Share Posted March 11, 2023 Sue Cook’s pulled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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