BBC urged to get a ‘grip’ as Match Of The Day 2 set to air without presenters

The BBC took a decision on Friday to stand Gary Lineker down from presenting Match Of The Day (Mike Egerton/PA)

The BBC has been urged to get a “grip” of the impartiality row over Gary Lineker as its sports coverage faced disruption for a second consecutive day.

Match Of The Day aired for only 20 minutes on Saturday without accompanying commentary or analysis from pundits following a boycott in “solidarity” with former England player Lineker.