Gary Lineker
‘Bags of potential’ — BBC Pundit says one Everton player has really impressed him
Gary Lineker has showered heaps of praise on Everton winger Demarai Gray after the Toffees won against Burnley on Monday night. Everton won 3-1 against the Clarets at Goodison Park, with goals coming from Michael Keane, Andros Townsend and Gray. The Toffees responded brilliantly after going a goal down in the first half. Keane restored parity with a finely-timed header meeting the cross from Townsend. Soon after Everton took the lead when Townsend scored a worldie with a long-range effort. In the 66th minute, Abdoulaye Doucoure found Gray with a magnificent through-pass, and the summer signing slotted home with great composure. Lineker took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Gray. He says the 25-year-old has got a bag of potential and could become one of the bargain signings of the ...
‘Good day to be a Spurs fan’ – Jamie O’Hara and Gary Lineker react to Man City win vs Arsenal
Arsenal have suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat against champions Manchester City on Saturday in the Premier League. The Gunners’ miserable start to the new Premier League campaign continued as they now find themselves at the bottom of the league, with zero points from their opening three games. Mikel Arteta’s side have yet to find the net as well. Popular talkSport pundit, Jamie O’Hara, has mocked Arsenal on Twitter, saying it’s a good day to be a Spurs fan. He is a former Tottenham player, and it seems he is rejoicing at Arsenal’s poor form. 0 points 0 goals bottom of the league, it’s a good day to be a Spurs fan 😂 #arsenal #spurs — Jamie Ohara (@Mrjamieohara1) August 28, 2021 Former great England striker Gary Lineker was also watching the game, and he has stated his reaction...
Gary Lineker urges Three Lions to ‘treasure’ Euro 2020 final
Gary Lineker has urged the England players to “treasure and enjoy” Sunday’s Euro 2020 final against Italy – but believes it is just the beginning and success will soon come even if they are beaten at Wembley. Gareth Southgate’s side are preparing for their first major tournament final in 55 years, something not even Lineker achieved during his time as a Three Lions player. The former Tottenham, Everton and Barcelona forward also praised the players for the showing a “shining social conscience” off the field which represents the “very best” of England. In an open letter to the England team in the Players’ Tribune, Lineker said: “I wish I was playing with you. This is the sort of occasion you dream about as a player. And honestly, it’s much less nerve-racking out on the pitch than in the sta...
Gary Lineker expects Manchester clubs or PSG to win Harry Kane race
Gary Lineker believes that both Manchester clubs and Paris Saint-Germain are the favourites to land Harry Kane in the summer, although he expects Daniel Levy to fight hard to keep Tottenham’s star man. Kane recorded 22 goals and 14 assists in the Premier League last season to secure both the golden boot and the playmaker award, despite Spurs finishing in seventh place in the table. As reported by Goal on May 17, the Spurs forward, who will captain England at the upcoming European Championship in the summer, wants to leave the north Londoners and Lineker can understand his desire for trophies. “I think that it would be worrying [to see him dominate the league if he joins Manchester City],” Lineker told Goal. “I would love to see him at Barcelona but they are going for [Sergio] Aguero and ar...
‘Just the once, please’: Gary Lineker posts message on Twitter ahead of Chelsea vs Leicester
Chelsea will take on Leicester City in the final of the FA Cup on Saturday at Wembley Stadium. Leicester have been brilliant this season under Brendan Rodgers and are aiming to secure a Champions League spot. Former Leicester striker Gary Lineker posted a brilliant message on Twitter today: Haven’t felt this nervous about a game since probably the semifinal of Italia ‘90. At least I had the excuse of playing in that game and potentially letting the country down. Now I’m just a fan and it’s so much worse. Come on @LCFC, let’s win it, just the once, please. 🙌🏻 — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) May 15, 2021 Lineker, the great England striker, enjoyed a fantastic tournament in the 1990 World Cup in Italy. He now wants his former club to lift the FA Cup. The Foxes he...
‘Seems ridiculous’: Gary Lineker makes big claim about ‘best player’ after Liverpool win vs Man Utd
It’s an open secret that Gary Lineker is a big fan of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The former England striker turned popular football pundit has raved about the Liverpool right-back on several occasions, even comparing with him Manchester City’s world-class midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The 22-year-old put a masterclass performance last night as Liverpool won 4-2 against arch-rivals Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford. The victory ensured Liverpool still have a chance of bagging a Champions League spot this season, with three games left to play. Roberto Firmino scored a brace, while Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah also scored to earn all three points for Jurgen Klopp’s side. However, it was Alexander-Arnold’s performance that left the pundits awestruck. The youngster was simply s...
Gary Lineker reacts to Aguero’s Twitter post in eight words after Man City defeat vs Chelsea
Sergio Aguero has apologised on social networking site Twitter after Manchester City lost 2-1 against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. The Argentine striker, who is the club’s all-time highest goalscorer, is set to leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. Aguero will definitely be remembered as one of the most decorated strikers in Premier League history. However, his shocking penalty miss at the Etihad Stadium was the central topic of discussion yesterday. City were leading 1-0 in first-half stoppage time, and a second goal would have secured the club’s fifth Premier League title. The former Atletico Madrid striker was given the ball to score from the spot after Billy Gilmour fouled Gabriel Jesus inside the penalty area. However, Aguero’s att...
Gary Lineker and Gary Neville react as Liverpool man calls emergency meeting
Jordan Henderson has called an emergency meeting of the Premier League captains to discuss the potential threat of the European Super League. Liverpool are one of six Premier League clubs that has signed up for the new closed shop competition. The decision has infuriated football fans all over the world. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has already stated that he is against the idea, and it seems the players are now making their voices felt. According to the Daily Mail, Henderson has now called an emergency meeting involving all Premier League captains to discuss the issue. The 30-year-old is one of the most respected figures among the footballers. He led the player’s response to the NHS crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, and his role will be crucial in the present cl...
Gary Lineker describes Tottenham man in one word after latest display
Gary Lineker has praised Harry Kane as England won 2-0 against Albania to continue their perfect winning start to the World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign. The England skipper scored one and provided the other for Mason Mount to round off an impressive individual performance. Gareth Southgate’s side looked flat before Kane produced a rare moment of quality to direct Luke Shaw’s cross into the far corner of the net. Lineker took to Twitter to express his reaction to Kane’s goal. He has described the Spurs striker as “irrepressible”. Another goal for the irrepressible @HKane. — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) March 28, 2021 The Tottenham striker also hit the bar from close range. Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount scored the second goal of the game with a composed finish after a pa...
Former England skipper wants brain tested for dementia signs
Former England striker Gary Lineker says he will get extra checks on his brain for signs of dementia. Research has found that former professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to die from a brain disorder than the general population. Already, an inquiry was launched by the UK parliament this month into sport’s link to dementia. Lineker, who has previously suggested a complete ban on heading in training, joined a radio programme for a Dementia in Football documentary. He revealed he and colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright fear they could end up with a brain disorder. “I’ve had conversations with Alan Shearer and Ian Wright and others about the worry that, come 10, 15 years, that it might happen to one of us,” said the 60-year-old former England captain turned broadca...
‘What’s more they’ve done’: Gary Lineker and Jermaine Beckford react to Leeds win on Twitter
Patrick Bamford scored the 100th goal of his career as Leeds United edged out Crystal Palace with a comfortable 2-0 win on Monday night. Jack Harrison scored the other goal inside the opening three minutes as Leeds picked up all three points and jumped to the top half of the Premier League table. It was a completely dominant performance from the home side, with Bamford grabbing all the headlines in the UK press today. Former Leeds United forward and club hero Jermaine Beckford posted a series of tweets last night during the Leeds game and, needless to say, he was very impressed. Name me a team in the premier league that are more exciting to watch than @LUFC I’ll wait… #MOT #LEECRY #Bamford #Raphinha 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2GMVotqvWs — Jermaine Beckford (@jermainebecks83) February 8, 202...
Gary Lineker drools over ‘terrific’ Arsenal player after win vs Southampton
Popular football pundit Gary Lineker has showered heaps of praise on Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka after the Gunners earned a 3-1 win over Southampton. The Gunners maintained their excellent run of Premier League form by coming from behind to beat the Saints on Tuesday night at St Mary’s. Arsenal missed a glorious chance to take the lead in the opening minute after Alexandre Lacazette failed to hit the target from a one-on-one situation. Within two minutes, Stuart Armstrong gave Southampton the lead, scoring from a wonderful delivery from captain James Ward-Prowse. Five minutes later, Nicolas Pepe equalised with a neat finish. Bukayo Saka put the Gunners ahead after going past keeper Alex McCarthy, before both the sides created some very good scoring chances. The...
