Alan Shearer's stance on BBC job change as he learns Micah Richards' plan to quit punditry

SportFootballWorld Cup 2026Micah Richards has announced his plans to quit punditry05:45, 15 Jul 2026Alan Shearer has already made it clear he has no plans to leave his BBC position following Micah Richards' shock revelation. The duo are familiar faces on BBC Sport, regularly appearing as pundits on Match of the Day and currently contributing to the Beeb’s live World Cup coverage.‌Since retiring from professional football in 2019, Richards has cemented his status as a heavyweight in sports media. He and Shearer co-host Gary Lineker's hugely successful The Rest Is Football show, which currently ranks as the sixth most popular podcast in the UK.‌The 38-year-old former Manchester City and England defender also juggles high-profile commitments with Sky Sports and CBS. However, he recently dropp