A FOOTBALL pundit has been suspended by the BBC — for describing a scuffle between two gamers as “purses”.

Steve “Tommo” Thompson was relieved of his duties for utilizing the common-or-garden matchday phrase after listeners complained.

Steve 'Tommo' Thompson was relieved of his duties after describing a scuffle between players as 'handbags'

Steve ‘Tommo’ Thompson was relieved of his duties after describing a scuffle between gamers as ‘purses’Credit score: Getty Photos – Getty

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 night

Steve made the touch upon BBC Radio Lincolnshire throughout Lincoln Metropolis’s 1-0 win at Swindon City within the Sky Wager League One on Tuesday night timeCredit score: Getty Photos – Getty

He made the touch upon BBC Radio Lincolnshire throughout Lincoln Metropolis’s 1-0 win at Swindon City within the Sky Bet League One on Tuesday night.

It’s so frequent it seems within the Collins Dictionary as “an incident through which individuals, particularly sportsmen, combat or threaten to combat, however with out actual intent to inflict hurt”.

Freelancer Steve, 65, beneath, who performed for and managed Lincoln, was mentioned to be “devastated” by the BBC’s resolution.

Lincoln fan Bernard O’Mahoney is campaigning for his reinstatement. He mentioned: “As any soccer fan is aware of, ‘purses’ is an extremely well-known saying.

'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'

‘Purses’ seems within the Collins Dictionary as ‘an incident through which individuals, particularly sportsmen, combat or threaten to combat, however with out actual intent to inflict hurt’

“I can’t start to suppose who’d be offended by it. The BBC has misplaced contact with the general public.”

Fan Marcus Greatorex added: “It’s simply an outdated time period. The BBC ought to pay extra consideration to songs on their stations selling knife crime and drug use.”

The BBC mentioned: “After listeners raised considerations, Steve acknowledged a few of his feedback on air didn’t meet the requirements we count on. He’s taking a break however shall be again within the New Yr.”

Freelancer Steve, 65, who has played for and managed Lincoln, was said to be 'devastated' by the BBC’s decision

Freelancer Steve, 65, who has performed for and managed Lincoln, was mentioned to be ‘devastated’ by the BBC’s resolutionCredit score: Getty Photos – Getty

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