Former Canaries star Dion Dublin has joined the growing number of BBC presenters who have walked out in solidarity with Gary Lineker following a row over his Twitter comments.

Lineker, 62, sparked impartiality arguments after comparing the language used to launch a new government asylum seeker policy with 1930s Germany.

The BBC has since said it had “decided” Lineker would take a break from presenting the highlights programme until an “agreed and clear position” on his use of social media had been reached.

Norwich Evening News: Dion Dublin during his Norwich City daysDion Dublin during his Norwich City days (Image: Newsquest library)

Following this, several BBC presenters have pulled out in support of Lineker, throwing the broadcaster's usual Saturday TV and radio sporting schedule into disarray. 

Former Norwich City player and now BBC pundit Dion Dublin announced on Twitter that he would no longer appear on BBC Radio 5 Live today in "solidarity" with his colleagues.

 

 

Norwich Evening News: Gary LinekerGary Lineker (Image: PA)

Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, Alex Scott and Mark Chapman are among those to step away from coverage and the national broadcaster has been forced to pull a number of sports shows, including Football Focus and Final Score.

Norwich Evening News: Dion Dublin will not be presenting on BBC Radio 5 Live today in solidarity with Gary LinekerDion Dublin will not be presenting on BBC Radio 5 Live today in solidarity with Gary Lineker (Image: PA)

Dublin, a former striker who also played for clubs including Aston Villa, was named  City's Player of the Season in 2008 and scored 16 goals for the club in his 79 appearances.

As a youth player in Norwich, he lived in Great Yarmouth with Hollywood star Jason Statham.

After retiring, the 53-year-old has gone to become a regular feature in the BBC's football commentary and also as a presenter on Homes Under The Hammer.