Furious fans call for BBC to SACK Danny Murphy after he makes benefits joke about an Everton supporter on crutches
ENRAGED Everton fans have demanded the BBC sack Danny Murphy after he joked, “he’s not going to be getting his benefits”, when he spotted a supporter with crutches wildly celebrating the Toffees’ FA Cup goal against Liverpool.
Danny Murphy has faced a furious social media backlash from Everton fansPA:Press Association
Speaking after the game, Murphy said: “He’s not going to get his benefits this week, they just caught him.”
There was an immediate backlash on social, with many voicing their disgust with Murphy’s joke.
Toffee fans are now calling for the BBC to to sack the pundit after his inappropriate comment.
The fan is thought to be Graeme Landon Tootle.
Graeme Landon Tootle is believed to be the man Murphy joked aboutAFP or licensors
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Graeme Landon Tootle took to Twitter to comment upon the incident at AnfieldTOOTLE406/ TWITTER
One said: “Please release Danny Murphy from his contract. He’s appalling.”
Another added: “Danny Murphs a bad gress, pass it on.”
One raged: “Ay @BBCSport Danny Murphy needs sacking. To assume somebody in the crowd is on benefits because they’re on crutches is an absolute disgrace.”
And one added: “And Danny Murphy can do one. An absolute disgrace. Joking about benefits.”
Tootle contacted Everton about accessing the away end.GRAEME LANDON TOOTLE/ TWITTER
Tootle also took to Twitter to address the controversy.
He said: “There’s a good chance Work aren’t gonna pay me sick pay no more.
“Had my operation last Friday. Good story though I suppose.”
Before the match, Tootle had contacted Everton via Twitter to ask if he would be allowed access into the stadium with his crutches.
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Some social media users were quick to defend the ex-England ace.
One said: “He was only kidding. He obviously did not mean what he said.”
Another added: “This has got way out of hand. Murphy was only kidding aroumd.”
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