Match of the Day: BBC chairman says show should include fewer highlights
BBC Chairman Samir Shah said the matches of the day should show fewer Premier League highlights and more analysis.
The BBC struck a deal until the end of the 2028-29 season, showing the highlights of the top game, playing a day on Saturday night and MOTD2 on Sunday night.
Shaa Tell the Sunday Times,,,,, External Many fans have watched Premier League goals and actions before the airing.
Shah said the show “should not be built around highlights.”
He added: “It should be built around analysis and inspection of the game to give the audience a deeper insight.”
The BBC president is appointed by the government.
The competition on that day celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2024.
It is hosted by former England striker Gary Lineker, who will resign at the end of the season.