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Gary Lineker was the best football presenter around… but he was out of control and should have gone years ago, writes STEVE RIDER

Gary Lineker was the best football presenter around… but he was out of control and should have gone years ago, writes STEVE RIDER

His actions in the last couple of weeks didn't change the tone of his farewell. But it changed the context - it was Gary leaving the BBC, rather than Gary just leaving Match of the Day.

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