By Sarah Keane • Published: 28 Nov 2020 • 6:41
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FOOTBALL pundit Steve ‘Tommo’ Thompson has been suspended by the BBC
The BBC suspended football expert Steve ‘Tommo’ Thompson after he described a fracas between players as “handbags” during Lincoln City’s away draw at Accrington Stanley on Saturday, November 21. Fans have slammed the decision, accusing the BBC of being ‘out of touch.’
BBC bosses made the decision after several listeners complained during the BBC Radio Lincolnshire show, and Tommo is said to be “devastated” by the news.
Lincoln fan Bernard O’ Mahoney, who is campaigning against the decision, said: “As any football fan knows, ‘handbags’ is an incredibly well-known saying.
“I can’t begin to think who’d be offended by it. The BBC has lost touch with the public.”
The BBC said: “After listeners raised concerns, Steve acknowledged some of his comments on air didn’t meet the standards we expect. He is taking a break but will be back in the New Year.”
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Former teacher and health services manager with a Degree in English, Sarah moved to Spain from Southern Ireland with her husband, who runs his own car rental business, in 2019. She is now enjoying a completely different pace and quality of life on the Costa Blanca South, with wonderful Spanish and expat friends in Cabo Roig. Sarah began working with Euro Weekly News in 2020 and loves nothing more than bringing all the latest national and international news to her local community.
Stop paying the license fee!!!!!!!!. these idiots are not only out of touch but they are moving swiftly towards their own demise…the best of luck with that FTDS..
Handbags at dawn?
these sad sad people, grow up
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