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Gary Lineker says he's been 'silenced' as he pulls out of BBC show 11 months after suspension

Gary Lineker has been forced to pull out of presenting Match Of The Day on Saturday, 10 February as he says "I've been silenced" - he will be replaced by Mark Chapman

Gary Lineker has been forced to pull out of Match Of The Day (Image: BBC) Read MoreRelated Articles Alison Hammond 'so proud' as she marks son Aidan's 19th birthday with sweet tribute This isn't the first time Gary has missed a show as last year he was dropped for a week after criticising the UK government's immigration policy. Gary will be replaced by Mark Chapman (Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)He is regularly joined by the likes of Alan Shearer, Ian Wright and Micah Richards on the show.

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