Gary Lineker has expressed his 'delight' at returning to Match of the Day after missing Saturday's episode following a dispute with the BBC following posting his political views on social media.
The football media world stood in solidarity with the former England international after it became clear the BBC had insisted he step back from his role as Match of the Day host on the weekend just gone.
BBC's flagship football highlights show was aired for 20 minutes and without any commentary or punditry reaction following the row with Mr Lineker.