Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer stunned as Match of the Day pal Micah Richards reveals why he WON’T be on BBC show tonight

MICAH RICHARDS has revealed why he WON’T be on Match of the Day this evening.

The former Manchester City star usually features on the BBC show alongside Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.

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However, he will be absent from the first episode of the new season due to a schedule clash.

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said: “We will be back on Monday reflecting on all the action of the opening weekend.

“It’s up and running, the Premier League starts again. But before that, of course, I will be on Match of the Day. You’re on Alan aren’t you?”

While Shearer responded to say that he will feature, Leicester legend Lineker chimed in to add: “And Micah’s not. Because you’re doing Super Sunday.”

The ex-Newcastle striker went on to question: “What happened?! I thought you’re on with us!”

And Richards was forced to admit: “Super Sunday for Sky. I got the dates and it was a clash of dates.”

Shearer then asked how Super Sunday clashed with Match of the Day, which is filmed on a Saturday.

But Richards responded: “I can’t work Saturday and Sunday I’ll be knackered.”

“What am I listening to here? Let’s just revisit ‘I can’t do Saturday and Sunday’. Did you just say that?” Shearer said.

“I was told you were on with us!

“Give your f***ing head a wobble, will you?”

Lineker then concluded by joking: “No wonder his career petered out,” before the trio erupted into laughter.

The new Premier League season kicked off on Friday when Man Utd clinched a 1-0 win over Fulham.

Arsenal and Liverpool are among the teams in action on Saturday.