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MOTD Frequently Asked Questions

The Match of the Day and Football Focus editors post regularly about the show on BBC Sport's editors' blog.
They try to answer questions about the show and give an insight into how we bring the coverage to you, and we have summarised the answers below.
All complaints about the BBC, our programmes and services should be sent via our Complaints site:
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Running orders
Scheduling

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Music
Clock

Commentators
Autographs
Goal of the Month

Copies of the show
RUNNING ORDERS
HOW DO YOU DECIDE THE RUNNING ORDER FOR MATCH OF THE DAY?
The Match of the Day editor explains at length in this entry.
WHY IS MY TEAM ALWAYS LAST ON MATCH OF THE DAY?
Since regaining the Premier League highlights rights in August 2004, our aim has been to provide a more comprehensive review of Saturday's Premier League action. It's our intention that we do not show less than five minutes of a game - in fact we frequently show more.
The running order for each programme is determined by the day's big stories, talking points and most entertaining games. There is certainly no perceived bias against or in favour of certain teams. Each match takes its place in the running order on its own merit. And it is precisely for that reason that we send a commentator to every Premier League game on Saturdays and Sundays. The Match of the Day editor explains more here.
The show is always transmitted live which means plans may change at the last minute if there is a big story.
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WHY ISN'T MATCH OF THE DAY OFFERED ON iPLAYER/ON DEMAND ON THE WEBSITE/AS A VIDEO PODCAST?
Both Match of the Day and Football Focus are simulcast on the website every weekend - but we can't currently offer the programme on demand throughout the week or on iPlayer because the BBC don't have the rights to show Premier League action on the web outside of live broadcasts.
However, MOTD2 is available on BBC iPlayer every Wednesday for five days.

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