To the part I've bolded : And that's part of the problem. I wouldn't object if that were the case, as long as they were sufficiently knowledgeable and articulate. It's the closed-shop of elite-level (i.e. top league) players and ex-players that has led to the dearth of quality pundrity and why we have dinosaurs like Keane and Souness still on our screens. The standard of the men's v women's game might be levels apart but that doesn't mean a female player is unqualified to comment on the men's game. I've barely kicked a ball in my life, but I could give a better analysis of a game than some men I know.
I don't care whether they are male, female or even if they've played at a professional level - why not have a (decent) football journalist or analyst from time to time (might give a different perspective) - why not mix it up a bit.
And as for Joey Barton, let's not pretend he's giving a considered opinion of an individual commentator. He's a misogynist, racist taco.
Just got back for seeing Bruce Springsteen in Madrid last night, what a show. my old lady is a big fan of his but has never got to see him before now. he played for over 3 hours without a break[ finished playing after midnight] and you got the impression he would have liked to play on. It was at the Estadio Metropolitano stadium and the place was really rocking.
Brian and Angus might be two old geezers with an elite rhythm trio behind them, but they still rock harder than most new bands. It was tinkling down all evening, but Angus was still playing and running around like an 18 year old. Well, almost. Like Slash, his jumps don't have as much air anymore, but he knows that guitar inside out. Video screens replaced some of the old, practical effects, but there were still cannons, flames and a massive bell.
Even more annoying than being soaking wet was the guy in front of me who spent the whole concert filming the big screen. Not the guys running around on stage right in front of him, but footage of those guys shown on a screen.
Damn! I'm not a big Springsteen fan by any stretch, but that sounds awesome! Must've been a lovely night out for you two.
Never a hardcore fan, but Springsteen is an amazing entertainer with a huge catalogue of good songs.Yes it was, to be honest its my old lady who really rates him but for me it was good to have another name of the bands i have been to see.
Fottball journalist are a rare breed these days, TV only want "names" to comment on celebrities (players) or incidents. Even in what were the quality papers match reports rarely describe what went on in game and focus on what is said by competitors after the game
Could somebody please stop with this ridiculous phase we're in !!
Now experts are asking whether milk is racist as part of a tax-payer funded research project into connections between milk and colonialism
People moaning about the drinks prices at Glastonbury.
I guess I’ve been in london too long as they sound cheap to me.
Glastonbury Festival drinks prices spark complaints as Prosecco sold for £43 — The Independent
An Aperol spritz at Worthy Farm will set you back £12.50apple.news
The football league highlights thing that was on quest was notable for how they brought in non footballers as pundits(the were still some ex pros) and it was easily the best on TV.Fottball journalist are a rare breed these days, TV only want "names" to comment on celebrities (players) or incidents. Even in what were the quality papers match reports rarely describe what went on in game and focus on what is said by competitors after the game