The BBC announced tonight that former England international Gary Lineker has "stepped back" from presenting Match of the Day this weekend. It comes after one of his tweets about the government's new asylum policy sparked furore.
The broadcaster confirmed he will not front the show until both the footballer and corporation bosses have an “agreed and clear position on his use of social media”. The former Leicester City striker has hosted the show since 1999 when he took over from Des Lynam.
During his tenure, the BBC has however had to have stand-ins for Lineker on occasion. Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Dan Walker have all deputised over the past 24 years.
