I do think MOTD is criticised too much for what it provides (not only on here but other forums), a free service to watch football highlights. No paying for bloody Sky or BT for 60 quid a month.
You won't get in-depth analysis the likes of Sky can provide because they have more time. But what you get from BBC is a very simple, dumbed down version of the match.
People slag Shearer off for always stating the obvious but what else can he do in that time frame?
I really enjoy the show every Saturday night and I guess the people moaning about it every week still watch it? people just love to moan lol
I find the Saturday highlights enough for me most of the day, and the rest of the time I can shut off from football. Back in the 60s that was how most football fans use to be in terms of getting to watch any football or highlights anyway, it wasn't overkill everywhere like it is now and they coped just fine.