Gary Lineker’s return to BBC's sport coverage officially confirmed
And last night'swould "absolutely not" quitAsked if he was sorry about the way he handled the row, he added: "We made decisions and I made decisions based on a real passion about what the BBC is and it's difficult."
But the decision to review the BBC's social media guidelines could prove an own goal for Mr Davie as they were written at his request to include the "Lineker Clause". This stated higher-profile presenters had an extra responsibility to avoid taking sides on political issues.on Saturday, saying the Lineker's suspension is "rightly a matter" for the BBC, not him or Government.with Government policies, he praised the pundit for being a "great footballer and talented presenter".
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