Well, it’s been an interesting couple of days. Happy that this ridiculously out of proportion story seems to be abating and very much looking forward to presenting @BBCMOTD  on Saturday. Thanks again for all your incredible support. It’s been overwhelming.

A thought provoking thread that’s worth a couple of minutes of your time:

@grantshapps  Please do not put words in my mouth. No, I do not think it is right nor moral to tolerate criminal gangs trafficking the vulnerable people, but by not giving the asylum seekers safe routes you are exacerbating the problem.

@PennyMordaunt  Thank you for mentioning me in your clumsy analogy. I’m just happy to have been better in the 6 yard box than you are at the dispatch box. Best wishes.

After a surreal few days, I’m delighted that we have navigated a way through this. I want to thank you all for the incredible support, particularly my colleagues at BBC Sport, for the remarkable show of solidarity. Football is a team game but their backing was overwhelming. 1/4

A final thought: however difficult the last few days have been, it simply doesn’t compare to having to flee your home from persecution or war to seek refuge in a land far away. It’s heartwarming to have seen the empathy towards their plight from so many of you. 3/4

We remain a country of predominantly tolerant, welcoming and generous people. Thank you. ❤️ 4/4

Also, I’d like to thank Tim Davie for his understanding during this difficult period. He has an almost impossible job keeping everybody happy, particularly in the area of impartiality. I am delighted that we’ll continue to fight the good fight, together.

Is this acceptable @Twitter  @elonmusk ? And I don’t mean the grammar.