Because the nationwide disaster over Gary Lineker and Match of the Day – one which has concerned the prime minister and even some necessary individuals – “inches to a conclusion,” in accordance the Unbiased – it might be value reminding ourselves that Lineker and embattled BBC director basic Tim Davie (most likely) know one another fairly nicely.

Not initially from shared obligations on the Beeb however from Pepsico which Davie joined as VP of selling in 1993 and Lineker in 1994 because the face of Walkers Crisps adverts. Lineker has revamped 150 adverts for Walkers together with his favorite, ‘Salt and Lineker’ in 1995.

Ought to have been apparent to Davie that Lineker performs for retains.