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Joey Barton claims Football Focus will be next after blaming 'wokeness' for the BBC cancelling A Question of Sport... as he aims another jibe at host Alex Scott by slamming the show as 'drivel and nonsense'

Joey Barton has suggested Football Focus could follow A Question of Sport being cancelled by the BBC, as he appeared to aim another jibe at the show's host Alex Scott.

The BBC confirmed on Friday night that the long-running sports quiz show had been cancelled after more than 1,300 episodes.

The corporation blamed inflation and dwindling ratings for the move, with the decision to halt production coming after long-running host Sue Barker was sacked, sparking fury among viewers.

A Question of Sport first debuted in 1970 and was and initially fronted by former Match of the Day reporter David Vine, but is best known for being presented by Barker, who captained the programme for 24 years.