left winger 13,977 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Steve Thompson (not that one - he probs does have a handbag) suspended for using the word ‘handbags’ to describe a scuffle between players. Football pundit Steve ‘Tommo’ Thompson suspended by BBC after describing players’ scuffle as ‘handbags’ Rob Pattinson28 Nov 2020, FOOTBALL pundit has been suspended by the BBC — for describing a scuffle between two players as “handbags”. Steve “Tommo” Thompson was relieved of his duties for using the familiar matchday phrase after listeners complained. 4 Steve 'Tommo' Thompson was relieved of his duties after describing a scuffle between players as 'handbags'Credit: Getty Images - Getty He made the comment on BBC Radio Lincolnshire during Lincoln City’s 0-0 draw away at Accrington Stanley in the Sky Bet League One last Saturday. It is so common it appears in the Collins Dictionary as “an incident in which people, especially sportsmen, fight or threaten to fight, but without real intent to inflict harm”. Freelancer Steve, 65, who played for and managed Lincoln, was said to be “devastated” by the BBC’s decision. Steve made the comment on BBC Radio Lincolnshire during Lincoln City’s 1-0 win at Swindon Town in the Sky Bet League One on Tuesday nightCredit: Getty Images - Getty Lincoln fan Bernard O’Mahoney is campaigning for his reinstatement. He 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.” 'Handbags' appears in the Collins Dictionary as 'an incident in which people, especially sportsmen, fight or threaten to fight, but without real intent to inflict harm' Fan Marcus Greatorex added: “It’s just an old term. The BBC should pay more attention to songs on their stations promoting knife crime and drug use.” 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.” 4 Freelancer Steve, 65, who has played for and managed Lincoln, was said to be 'devastated' by the BBC’s decisionCredit: Getty Images - Getty THE SUN SAYS THE BBC has been in the grip of “woke” madness longer than almost anyone. But dropping a footy pundit for calling an ineffectual on-pitch scuffle “handbags” is a new level of foolishness. Who exactly is offended by this term, so common it’s in the dictionary? No one outside the imagination of hyper-sensitive producers. The BBC is growing more distant by the day from the public whose licence fees it needs. It’s one own-goal after another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,381 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I hate this world Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 13,977 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Just now, born a blue nose said: I hate this world The person complaining was probably a footballer who had to take his phone out of his own ‘man bag’ to phone and complain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,103 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 No fucking way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidorfc 6,664 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 That's pathetic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,103 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 We should be careful, he might inspire gangs like this to re-emerge! The state of people man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,235 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Fuck sake that's shocking, country full a wee fairy's looking for anything to be offended by Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 70,940 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 That was a hard read with the amount of times something was repeated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 3,534 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Nobody, whether they're so called "woke" or otherwise, would have given a shit about this outside of the BBC. Bizarre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Fuck me, if he said handbags as many times as that article i'd jail him for life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,253 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, left winger said: The person complaining was probably a footballer who had to take his phone out of his own ‘man bag’ to phone and complain. Oh I think we know who complained ❄️ ❄️ 👜 Malicious self-important and quite happy to have a man’s career and reputation destroyed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 13,977 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, Sparkle said: Oh I think we know who complained ❄️ ❄️ 👜 Malicious self-important and quite happy to have a man’s career and reputation destroyed Self-important - certainly. Malicious - probably. His career and reputation won’t be destroyed, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swally 6,289 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Agree with what John Cleese said a long long time ago, it would be quite sick if society is ruled by the most sensitive people because it is an unfair and inaccurate reflection of society. What people really don’t seem to understand is the most innocent thing can be extremely offensive to people but that is no reason censor it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,259 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I use that phrase all the time when watching football 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackley 1,398 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 6 hours ago, gazza27 said: Fuck sake that's shocking, country full a wee fairy's looking for anything to be offended On behalf of all the fairies, I'm offended. 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie 12,905 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 5 hours ago, McEwan's Lager said: I use that phrase all the time when watching football 😂 You callous bastard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,253 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 5 hours ago, left winger said: Self-important - certainly. Malicious - probably. His career and reputation won’t be destroyed, though. Alright, change that to ‘happy to try and destroy a mans reputations and career’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 13,977 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, Sparkle said: Alright, change that to ‘happy to try and destroy a mans reputations and career’ You're very unforgiving Sparkle, at this time of goodwill to all men..... And women..... And........ 😁😁😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,253 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, left winger said: You're very unforgiving Sparkle, at this time of goodwill to all men..... And women..... And........ 😁😁😁 I know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkshirebear 2,768 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 10 hours ago, left winger said: The person complaining was probably a footballer who had to take his phone out of his own ‘man bag’ to phone and complain. It was probably you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 13,977 Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Just now, berkshirebear said: It was probably you! No, it was us 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,024 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 10 hours ago, ForeverAndEver said: That was a hard read with the amount of times something was repeated That was a hard read with the amount of times something was repeated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottywellhousetb 50,133 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Imagine the outrage if the handbag was black. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 10,946 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 8 hours ago, McEwan's Lager said: I use that phrase all the time when watching football 😂 You’ll need to change it to man bags... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 10,946 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I suppose they need to do something if it offends their only listener... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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