Football pundit Micah Richards backs co-stars after Match of the Day hosts pull out
It came as he responded to a video on Twitter of Home SecretaryThe legislation will see migrants swiftly detained and removed to either their country of origin or a safe third state within 28 days.Responding to another user who described him as "out of order", he added: "We take far fewer refugees than other major European countries.
"This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I'm out of order?" In a statement earlier, the BBC outlined they had undergone "extensive discussions" with the ex-England star, 62, following the furore.
While the beeb praised his sports coverage as "second to none" they said he should "keep well away from taking sides" on party political topics. The full statement read: "The BBC has been in extensive discussions with Gary and his team in recent days."The BBC has decided that he will step back from presenting Match of the Day until we've got an agreed and clear position on his use of social media.
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Ian Wright pulls out of Match of the Day in 'solidarity' with Gary LinekerBREAKING: Ian Wright has pulled out of Saturday’s edition of Match of the Day in solidarity with Gary Lineker.
Lire la suite »
Ian Wright won't appear on Match of the Day - reaction as Gary Lineker steps backIan Wright says he will not appear on Match of the Day tomorrow in 'solidarity' with Gary Lineker after the BBC said the presenter is stepping back from hosting the programme.
Lire la suite »
Let Girls Play Biggest Ever Football Session has a common goalFORMER ARSENAL and England star Ian Wright was on hand as a record 285,000 girls...
Lire la suite »
Lineker to 'step back' from MOTD and Wright to not appear on show in solidarityThe BBC have announced Gary Lineker will be ‘stepping back’ from his Match of the Day presenting duties. Lineker had recently criticised the UK government’s new asylum policy, com…
Lire la suite »
Gary Lineker: Wright and Shearer pull out of MOTD - BBC NewsMatch of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Ian Wright says they won't appear on the show after Gary Lineker is taken off air.
Lire la suite »
Ian Wright To Sit Out This Week's Match Of The Day Out Of 'Solidarity' To Gary Lineker'Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow,' he said.
Lire la suite »