Gary Lineker row hits BBC Scotland's sports coverage

The Match of the Day presenter was taken off air for a comment he made about Westminster's migration policy

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 11th Mar 2023

The impact of the Gary Lineker row spread to Scotland where coverage of sport on radio and television was affected.

A statement from BBC Scotland read: "Sportscene will run this evening on BBC One Scotland and BBC Scotland, with an amended format similar to current plans for Match of the Day.

"Some of the Sportsound slot on Radio Scotland was replaced by pre-recorded material.

"We are sorry for these changes which we recognise will be disappointing for BBC Sport fans. We are working hard to resolve the situation and hope to do so soon."

More to follow.

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