Gary Lineker back on air as Alan Shearer addresses 'difficult situation' after tweet row

Gary Lineker returns to the BBC's 'Match of the Day' with a simple 'It's great to be here'

"It's great to be here," is all the outspoken soccer commentator said.

BBC Presenters Back In Studio After Last Week’s Boycott; Pundit Alan Shearer Addresses “Difficult Situation” On Air

Gary Lineker is the BBC's highest paid presenter, but was suspended last week for writing a political tweet.

Match of the Day: 'Great to be here', says Lineker as he makes TV return

Lineker hosts BBC sports coverage for first time after being taken off air in an impartiality row.

Gary Lineker returns to BBC for first time since Twitter row

Before going on air he tweeted: 'Ah the joys of being allowed to stick to football'

BBC's Alan Shearer talks of 'impossible situation' as he returns alongside Gary Lineker

Newcastle United legend and BBC pundit Alan Shearer was back on duty alongside Gary Lineker on Saturday

Gary Lineker back on air as Alan Shearer addresses 'difficult situation' after tweet row

The former star striker was speaking as Gary Lineker returned to hosting duties at the BBC's football programme Match Of The Day.