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Team news leaks may soon be a thing of the past as the Premier League are proposing to remove the traditional pre-game embargo.
Team sheets are made accessible to broadcasters and clubs 75 minutes before kick-off, 15 minutes before they go public, to allow broadcasters and club social media teams to prepare graphics.
But officials are proposing the line-ups go public now from 75 minutes.
Premier League team news leaks could be a thing of the past after a proposal was made
Team sheets are made accessible to broadcasters and clubs 75 minutes before kick-off
LINEKER DRAGGED INTO BBC PROBE
Gary Lineker is set to be dragged into the employment tribunal of a BBC journalist who was sacked for misuse of social media.
In October 2021, Agenda noted that popular Leicester City reporter Ian Stringer had not been heard on the airwaves for several weeks.
It can now be revealed Radio Leicester bosses had launched an investigation into Stringer.
Stringer, who ran a series of marathons for charity, was accused of accepting items including running shoes, sunglasses and a watch and tweeting his thanks to the companies involved, in what officials say was a breach of policy.
Former Foxes striker Lineker is understood to have voiced concerns to director general Tim Davie, who commented that the sacking seemed harsh. Proceedings are due to start next Monday.
Stringer is claiming unfair dismissal and is also alleging that the BBC failed to protect a whistleblower.
Gary Lineker is set to be dragged into the employment tribunal of a BBC journalist
THE NAME'S PETER...
Dame Judi Dench will have a runner at Aintree on Friday when Outlaw Peter lines up in the first race on day two of the Randox Grand National Festival.
The actress is not the only high-profile owner of the eight-year-old gelding, saddled by champion trainer Paul Nicholls, having formed a partnership with Sir Alex Ferguson and Sale Sharks co-owner Ged Mason. The trio - along with co-owners the Stewart family - will hope the novice chaser can outrun his current odds of 33-1.
TOON'S CHARITY KIT
Newcastle's home clash with Tottenham on Saturday will see Toon players wear a charity-branded kit after sponsor, Sela, 'donated' their shirt
