Le crunch: BBC boss Tim Davie and Gary Lineker have been as soon as Walkers allies

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

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

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

Replace

Lineker’s again, pending a “overview of tips.” There’s a factor..