Beg, borrow and Steele for a new job Conference South side Oxford City have sacked forward Lee Steele after he tweeted a homophobic message about ex-rugby international Gareth Thomas. Whilst watching Celebrity Big Brother (surely a sackable offence in itself) Steele tweeted: I wouldn't fancy the bed next to Gareth Thomas #padlockmyarse A statement from [.

By Alan Duffy

They may only be a Southern Football Premier League side, but the decision by Oxford City to sack player Lee Steele over homophobic Twitter comments he made will have a significant influence on the game in general.

In refering to the out-gay Welsh rugby player, Gareth Thomas, and his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, Steele Tweeted: "I wouldnt fancy the bed next to Gareth Thomas #padlockeda**ehole".

Nicola McLean (l) and Natasha Giggs entered the Celebrity Big Brother house last night. Reports that Elstree ambient air temperatures plummeted around the same time cannot be confirmed. Images: Getty Images/Daylife.

Our snark radar snapped into high alert last night when it was revealed that Natasha Giggs and Nicola McLean would be appearing in the UK Celebrity Big Brother house.

Below the line...

7am this morning: carpets on Tooting High St

745am this morning: carpets on Shaftesbury Avenue. What is going on?

Also this morning, 730am, Leicester Square: Godzilla?

Yesterday. at work: department of unecessary signage:

Tonight, the pub: Stanley sizes up recent events:

Bah:

PS: Robbie Savage:

Savage's reputation for being a joker precedes him but he is desperate to be taken seriously, and for that reason will be careful about the opportunities he accepts, especially when he has his eyes on becoming a regular pundit on Match of the Day and a captain on Question of Sport.