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The embarrassingly truncated and hilariously silent ‘scab’ MotD proves that Gary Lineker is the best in the game – and that the BBC has absolutely shot itself in the foot

The show lasted 20 minutes and did not feature the usual title music or graphics.

The public broadcaster's iconic programme was ditched following a remarkable backlash - and instead viewers were given 20 minutes of highlights with the only trimming being budget graphics that anyone with a laptop could have created in minutes

Match of the Day, the BBC's flagship football programme, is running for 20 minutes on Saturday evening with no hosts, pundits or match commentary

Saturday night's edition of Match of the Day was aired without a presenter, pundits, commentators or interviews with players and managers, leaving supporters furious at the BBC

Match of the Day was forced into going straight into the first match following its opening credits on Saturday night - with no presenters, pundits or commentators

Match of the Day was forced into going straight into the first match following its opening credits on Saturday night - with no presenters, pundits or commentators

BBC Director General Tim Davie said success would be Gary Lineker 'getting back on air' amid the chaos surrounding its sports coverage as colleagues showed support by downing tools

BBC Director General Tim Davie said success would be Gary Lineker 'getting back on air' amid the chaos surrounding its sports coverage as colleagues showed support by downing tools