Neil Dongcaster Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I read today that this guy has been sacked from the BBC for referring to a scuffle on the pitch as ‘handbags’ whilst radio commenting on a game. If indeed that’s all he was sacked for it seems extreme to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nunya Business Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 PC gone mad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Neil Dongcaster said: I read today that this guy has been sacked from the BBC for referring to a scuffle on the pitch as ‘handbags’ whilst radio commenting on a game. If indeed that’s all he was sacked for it seems extreme to me. Where did you read it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
queensferryjambo Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Neil Dongcaster said: I read today that this guy has been sacked from the BBC for referring to a scuffle on the pitch as ‘handbags’ whilst radio commenting on a game. If indeed that’s all he was sacked for it seems extreme to me. I would doubt that has happened. Handbags is a pretty well used term used in the English language not sure anyone can get sacked for it. Anyway aren't both men and women allowed handbags? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Rabbit Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, queensferryjambo said: I would doubt that has happened. Handbags is a pretty well used term used in the English language not sure anyone can get sacked for it. Anyway aren't both men and women allowed handbags? I’m guessing it would of been during the woman’s game last night as he was part of the commentary team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamboj Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Bet this isn't true Quote Link to post Share on other sites
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I would have sacked him for his poor presentation but if it is for that comment, the worlds gone mad. I'm sure many Rugby pundits use the term so are they about to be booted out too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, jamboj said: Bet this isn't true Indeed but it will get some up on their high horses though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monsieur Maroon Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Clutch ing at straws Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GinRummy Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 If this is true I’d be delighted. I’m a results guy and if he’s been sacked that’s a terrific result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spellczech Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Suspended for a month it seems - crazy if true... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-8995845/Steve-Thompson-dropped-BBC-year-referring-tussle-handbags.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2205ian Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) It's not Sportscene's version of Steven Thompson. Ex Lincoln City manager commenting on Swindon vs Lincoln game on radio on Tuesday evening Edited November 28, 2020 by 2205ian Thanks Spellczech for full story Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackshades Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) How many people with same name get mixed up.ewan murray from the guardian and Ewen Murray from sky golf get mixed up all the time .I find it hilarious 😂😂 Edited November 28, 2020 by Blackshades Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fancy a brew Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Monsieur Maroon said: Clutch ing at straws Well played, in fact I can't believe you came up with satchel good pun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GinRummy Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, 2205ian said: It's not Sportscene's version of Steven Thompson. Ffs ☹️ Edited November 28, 2020 by GinRummy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Findlay Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Regardless of which Steve Thompson it is, if there is any truth in the report(s) whatsoever then it is a total nonsense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToadKiller Dog Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Think its more the comment about the player would be better wearing a skirt that got him suspended than the handbag. Also for a bizarre reason mentioned the refs wife. He's a football commentator not chubby brown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cruyff Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 If he's been suspended for that, then the world has gone absolutely mental. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Sportsmail has learned Thompson has not been suspended and the BBC intend to use him in 2021. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HMFC 86 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 45 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Ffs ☹️ Agreed. Can’t stand the former st mirren Steven Thomson. Total prick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luckydug Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, ToadKiller Dog said: Think its more the comment about the player would be better wearing a skirt that got him suspended than the handbag. Also for a bizarre reason mentioned the refs wife. He's a football commentator not chubby brown. How times change. Anyone remember Channel 4 racings John McCririck ? 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToadKiller Dog Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, luckydug said: How times change. Anyone remember Channel 4 racings John McCririck ? 😂 I always imagine his wife "the Booby" must have went about all day out of the game on Valium . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ceasar Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 BBC going completely over the top with political correctness , turning into a joke . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colinmaroon Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, davemclaren said: Indeed but it will get some up on their high horses though. Yea, the fisherpersons will be more raging about this than the Brexit betrayal that's a coming! Just been watching an interview with the leader of the coalition government in Finland, a woman, and the BBC interviewer, a woman of course, suggested that the countries who got it right early with Covid were women, Finland, N Zealand, Germany and the Finnish female politician disagreed and said there were examples where men were in leadership where they got it right. She added that it's not the person's sex but what they do that counts. BBC interviewer couldn't hide her frustration. Edited November 28, 2020 by colinmaroon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDK2020 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 The BBC in it's death throes decides to accelerate the process. I wonder how much we are paying the tits who made the decision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tasavallan Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Now that we are back in reality, can I say that I have been impressed with Leeanne Crichton as a pundit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enzo Chiefo Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 3 hours ago, ceasar said: BBC going completely over the top with political correctness , turning into a joke . Added to Suzanne Moore having to leave that woke bible, the Guardian, for arguing in favour of biological facts, the country is, indeed, turning into a joke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Gilbert Wauchope Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, JDK2020 said: The BBC in it's death throes decides to accelerate the process. I wonder how much we are paying the tits who made the decision. You're sacked! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDK2020 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Andrew Gilbert Wauchope said: You're sacked! Right now, I feel sacked... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
merrymac Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Slip of the tongue I am sure if he had said "manbags " he would have definitely been sacked for being sexist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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