ian1964 10,720 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 .......because foul-mouthed fans were swearing too much:lol: BARMY Beeb decide bad language might breach Ofcom guidelines and move televised clash between St Mirren and Ross County back beyond the watershed A BAD-TEMPERED Scottish premiership clash was taken off air yesterday – because foul-mouthed fans were swearing too much. The relegation battle between Ross County and St Mirren was meant to go out “as live” on BBC Alba at 5.30pm yesterday. But officials decided the match might breach Ofcom guidelines and moved it back beyond the watershed to 10.55pm. Swearing from fans could be heard clearly on microphones around County’s Global Energy stadium. More than 3000 fans had packed into the Highland club’s ground for the game, which could prove crucial as both sides look to avoid the relegation play-off place. Tempers also flared in the stands and expletives were heard around the ground, breaching strict broadcast rules set by television’s industry watchdog. A spokeswoman for BBC Alba said: “In compliance with the rules set by Ofcom, where no programme that carries offensive language can be broadcast pre-watershed, BBC Alba had no choice but to defer broadcast of today’s Ross County v St Mirren match until post-watershed due to bad language picked up from the crowds.” Ross County have a low tolerance approach to swearing and announcements before each home game warn supporters of both sides to mind their language. As well as bad language from the pitch, St Mirren manager Danny Lennon and Staggies boss Derek Adams were sent to the stands after they were pulled following after a confrontation on the touchline. Supporters later claimed missiles were also thrown on the pitch during the home side’s 2-1 win. BBC radio sports pundit Jim Spence said on Twitter: “Bad language delays transmission of BBC Alba Ross Co v St Mirren game tonight. That’s ###@@@€€€€#### ridiculous.” A Ross County source said: “It was a bad-tempered match and there was a lot of foul language coming from the pitch and the stands. “Ross County are a community club who pride themselves on being family-friendly so it’s disappointing to hear BBC Alba have made this decision.” A club spokesman said: “I think it would be inappropriate to comment at this stage.” http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/bbc-alba-take-heated-premiership-3175312 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whosthedado 1,671 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 They want to come and sit next to me at Ibrox! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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