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Lawro in bother...

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  1. Albert's Chip Shop

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    Some people need to grow a pair I feel...

    http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/...ark-draws-172-complaints-to-BBC?#.U7fA-PldVNo

    The BBC have received 172 complaints after Mark Lawrenson made a sexist remark during Argentina’s victory over Switzerland earlier this week.
    Switzerland striker Josep Drmic’s poor attempt at goal in the 38th minute triggered Lawrenson to say that the striker “should have put a skirt on.”
    Social media went into a frenzy with some members of Twitter asking for the former Liverpool player to be sacked immediately with others calling for an apology.
    Though Lawrenson has yet to apologise for the crude remark, a spokesman said sorry on his behalf saying: “The remark was inappropriate and we apologise for any offence caused.”
    Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom had received six complaints so far but were unsure whether to formally investigate the incident.
    It is not the first time complaints have been filed against the BBC for their World Cup commentators.
    The company received over 400 complaints for Phil Neville’s commentary debut during the England v Italy clash last month.
    Watchers described the Manchester United coach as “dull and boring” with Neville at the time admitting that he took the criticism on board.
    “The feedback is that I need to show a bit more excitement, so I think you’ll see that more on Thursday night in the highlights show,” he said.
     
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  2. Wisey's Hair

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    Telling people to grow a pair is obviously a grotesquely sexist statement. You should resign as mod of this board immediately as your position is now untenable. I shall be tweeting angrily about your flippant and stone age comment for the next 10 hours until all sense of perspective is eliminated.
     
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  3. Blacker-than-Knight

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    Whilst I don't have any love for him the massive overreaction to comments made like this is getting tiresome but that is the world we have become, having watched womens football in a moment of utter boredom I can understand the comment.
     
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  4. jimileysbaldhead

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    Don't be such a tart.
     
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  5. MrRAWhite

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    I don't care much for Lawro, but this is surely just yet another example of political correctness gone mad...
     
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  6. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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  7. Welshie

    Welshie Chavcunt fanboy dickhead

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    Country is doomed.

    Although the complaints about Phil Nevilles commentary is well deserved.
     
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  8. MrRAWhite

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    I'll second that..
     
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  9. Eddie's British Plodders

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    Surely this is in part fueled by peoples great affection for Lawro.
     
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  10. Frank_Pingel_Legend

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    I wear skirts regularly, but I don't think that affects my ability to put the ball into the net.
     
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  11. KazakhToon

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    Anything that gets the prat off TV has to be a good thing. His salary is one of the reasons I've got rid of my TV and the accompanying license. Give him the Keys and Gray treatment.
     
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  12. KazakhToon

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    On topic, I'll just pop this here if you haven't seen it...

    [video=youtube;AfQarImZ97Y]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfQarImZ97Y&feature=kp[/video]
     
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  13. Gordonthetoony

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    I agree 100% with this.
     
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  14. weararedbonnet

    weararedbonnet Well-Known Member

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    Only 172 complaints ? Here was me thinking there were thousands of idiots who complain about stupid topics like that!

    Or were most at the local male stripper night?
     
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