BBC stands by decision to remove classified results from 5 Live schedule

CONTROVERSY: BBC chiefs have responded to complaints over its decision to drop classified football results from its Sports Report show. Pic: Ian West/PA

BBC chiefs remain committed to ditching classified football results from Radio 5 Live’s Saturday schedule despite a backlash against the move.

The decision has been condemned by the Football Supporters’ Association, while some fans have launched a petition urging the broadcaster to re-think.