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Lineker causes uproar with ‘farmers’ league’ quip throughout BBC’s Man Utd protection

Gary Lineker has triggered uproar on social media after making a ‘farmers’ league’ quip throughout Manchester United’s FA Cup conflict.

The Red Devils managed to edge previous Newport County – after being pegged again from two objectives to the nice – on Sunday night. Will Evans netted the Welsh facet’s second of the sport, and Lineker could not assist however make a quip about his previous life as a dairy farmer enjoying in Wales

“It’s fairly actually farmers’ league to Premier League,” Lineker joked on BBC’s protection. And followers have been fast to take offence to Lineker’s joke on social media.

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“Disappointing to hear @GaryLineker comments calling @CymruLeagues a farmers league,” one fan fumed. While a second replied: “Have some f***ing respect on the @CymruLeagues, @GaryLineker. Calling a league you have absolutely no idea about a farmers’ league is ridiculous and disrespectful!”

“Did Gary Lineker really just call the Welsh league a ‘farmers’ league’? What an absolute b******,” a 3rd posted. And one other added: “@GaryLineker thought had more class than that. ‘Farmers’ league’ comment pretty disrespectful…”

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Newport County's Will Evans celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Newport County and Manchester United at Rodney Parade on January 28, 2024 in Newport, Wales.
Will Evans fired his facet stage in opposition to Manchester United within the FA Cup

Evans poked the ball previous United debutant Altay Bayındır to fireside the League Two facet stage, and for some time, it appeared a shock might be on the playing cards.

However, United have been in a position to wrestle again management of the sport when Antony netted for the Red Devils within the 68th minute. Rasmus Hojlund was once more amongst the objectives, as he put the end result past any doubt within the 94th minute.