Football pundit Steve 'Tommo' Thompson has been axed by the BBC for describing a clash between players as 'handbags'. Thompson, who works as a freelancer, made the comment on on BBC Radio Lincolnshire during Lincoln City’s 1-0 win at Swindon Town on Tuesday. Explaining its decision to suspend Thompson, the BBC said the term 'handbags' did not meet its standards. Football pundit Steve 'Tommo' Thompson (pictured) has been suspended by the BBC for describing a clash between players as 'handbags'The BBC said: 'After listeners raised concerns, Steve acknowledged some of his comments on air didn't meet the standards we expect. The BBC lags behind Channel 5, Channel 4 and ITV among viewers for its perceived impartiality, according to research by Ofcom.

Source: Daily Mail November 28, 2020 10:29 UTC