"Match of the Day" viewers rated the first episode without Gary Lineker. In this episode, Wayne Rooney's debut received a lot of attention, but his analysis was heavily criticized. Rooney, who signed a contract worth 800,000 pounds, is one of the best in terms of ball handling, yet became the subject of negative feedback due to his lack of impact as an expert.
The program was hosted by Mark Chapman, with Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan assisting. Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer also joined the show. However, many viewers considered the analysis by the "Manchester United" and England legend to be weak. Users who expressed this opinion described him as "an amazing footballer, but a bad expert" in their comments.
Chapman was widely praised for his skills as a presenter. However, many admitted that they couldn't get used to the show without Lineker. His departure came after he posted criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. After that, the host, who earned 1.35 million pounds annually, apologized and decided to leave the project entirely.
An interesting aspect of the new football show is that the shift to a new format requires not just good football, but also a strong emphasis on precise and insightful game analysis.
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