It's not often that Cofty and l agree completely on something, but this is one of them .
Lineker broke the terms of his contract. That's it , he broke the terms of his contract. If anyone else does that, they are sacked and no one makes a fuss .
It doesn't matter if you agree with what he said or not , if you like the bloke or not. He broke the terms of his contract.
Immediately after this story was on the the radio news yesterday there was a piece about a paramedic who was stabbed while doing her important job , something that benefits society.
Now if that lady at any time broke the rules of her contract she would be in trouble. Would there be this public furore about it , no there wouldn't.
Everyone would say " she knew the rules , she chose to break them "
However Mr Lineker became famous for kicking a ball around a field , so it appears that many people see him as more important.
Jan