Lineker

• Lord Faulkner of Worcester in a communications bill debate in the House of Lords in 2003: "Like millions of football supporters, I mourned the departure of Gary Lineker and Alan Hansen from Saturday night's Match of the Day, and I even miss John Motson's commentaries."

The Knowledge | Which footballers have been mentioned in parliament? | John Ashdown 2011

Much of that success was down to host Nick Hancock, who managed to get the tone right by belittling sporting icons Gary Lineker and David Gower while keeping up an endless stream of deadpan put-downs.

Six to watch: comedy panel show hosts Johnny Dee 2010

Gary Lineker probably never scored a good goal in his life.

Sir Alex Ferguson preys on Manchester City's Wembley novices 2011

Since he's already golfing pals with Hansen, Shearer and Lineker - the triumvirate of shiny shirts, fat ties and glittering trousers - he'll fit in nicely.

Darren Bent won't chicken out when Aston Villa are in peri-peril | Martin Kelner 2011

It will therefore come as no surprise to learn that I blame the recent eruption of what the rugby authorities used to term "good-natured horseplay" in our major cities on one thing – the breakdown of the sort of traditional sporting partnership – Trueman and Statham, Beardsley and Lineker, Bruce and Pallister – that once brought stability to the life of youngsters everywhere.

What has Wayne Rooney got in common with a celebrated giant panda? 2011

As the cameras zoomed in on the lonely figure of Gianfranco Zola, sitting all by himself in a near-empty stand, Lineker said: "Just like Manchester City ... no Kompany this evening!"

Manchester City 0 - 1 Liverpool – as it happened | Simon Burnton 2012

Match of the Day's new red-and-blue studio in Salford showcasing Lineker and Lawrenson's "Movember" charity facial hair; and the Premier League's new bright yellow winter ball.

Saturday Sundae: Billy Sharp's standing ovation plus mirror images 2011

He is, said his colleague Gary Lineker, a quintessential part of Saturday afternoons in this country.

BBC's Tim Gudgin calls time with: Airdrie United 11, Gala Fairydean 0 | Rob Bagchi 2011

The investigator said he was paid by the paper to follow more than 90 targets including Prince William, Goldsmith, Radcliffe's parents and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker.

News of the World paid me to follow 90 people, claims private detective 2011

I don't have any strong feelings about Ray Stubbs as a presenter one way or the other but he's infinitely preferable to Lineker.

Darren Bent won't chicken out when Aston Villa are in peri-peril | Martin Kelner 2011