Phil Neville responds to criticism of his World Cup commentary

https://twitter.com/GregJRutherford/statuses/477952084332249088
https://twitter.com/mrchrisaddison/statuses/477940077059133440
https://twitter.com/theJeremyVine/statuses/477941602569441281
https://twitter.com/tds153/statuses/477945530031804416

Even the police had a dig at poor Phil.

https://twitter.com/SWarksCops/statuses/477960813094125568
https://twitter.com/MalvernCops/statuses/477944844321816576

But rather than hide under the nearest rock, Phil has taken the 'feedback' on the chin, responding on Twitter to to those less than complimentary of his commentary style:

https://twitter.com/fizzer18/statuses/478200095390040064

But if Twitter does makes him want to sob into his hanky, at least he's still got the Beeb on his side. "Phil is an important, well respected member of our team and will continue to play a key role throughout the tournament, both as a studio guest and match commentator," said a BBC spokesperson.

And if that doesn't cheer him up, poor Phil can take comfort in the support of his unlikely ally... Ricky Gervais.

https://twitter.com/rickygervais/statuses/477953881025310720