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2022 World Cup.

Heard one of the Women say “ at this level”
But none of them have played at this level.
We can compare the Womens game to the Mens but it just isn’t the same level.
I don't mind any of that if they actually had something interesting and informative to say. For example Butch Harmon hasn't played the Masters but I still respect his views on it! They just need to do more testing with the ex-players before shoving them on TV in my opinion. Just because someone played the game at a decent level doesn't mean they know all there is to know and it definitely doesn't mean they'll be great at articulating. (Goes for women and men equally.)
 
I don't mind any of that if they actually had something interesting and informative to say. For example Butch Harmon hasn't played the Masters but I still respect his views on it! They just need to do more testing with the ex-players before shoving them on TV in my opinion. Just because someone played the game at a decent level doesn't mean they know all there is to know and it definitely doesn't mean they'll be great at articulating. (Goes for women and men equally.)
Yes I agree some of the male ones are shocking.
 
Hartson has already proven himself to be an idiot, again. He just said maybe Ziyech didn't fancy the volley because it was on his left foot. Hasn't even done the most basic research of a player who played for Chelsea and most people know is left-footed. :cautious:
I suspect he is just trying to get through his job by relying heavily on cliches. Someone should document how many of his statements are cliches, and how many rely on specific research on the team / players he is commentating on
 
I suspect he is just trying to get through his job by relying heavily on cliches. Someone should document how many of his statements are cliches, and how many rely on specific research on the team / players he is commentating on
I expect you're right. Easiest job in the world. It really annoys me that they get the gig based on the assumption that because they've played the game they know all about it. The games I've heard him on it genuinely sounds like he hasn't watched any football in at least 5 years.
 
Knowing that Gavi is going to throw himself on the grass if you so much as brush against his shirt, wouldn't you be inclined to properly go for the ball, rather than attempting to muscle him off it?
 
I think there must be a manufacturing issue with the boots professionals wear these days. Since when has studs brushing the top of your boot been THAT painful?

Having played many seasons at differing levels (one being Sunday League), I've had studs in the leg, foot, groin, back and none of them have been as painful as these fine specimens of athletes are making out.
 
I think there must be a manufacturing issue with the boots professionals wear these days. Since when has studs brushing the top of your boot been THAT painful?

Having played many seasons at differing levels (one being Sunday League), I've had studs in the leg, foot, groin, back and none of them have been as painful as these fine specimens of athletes are making out.
In fairness boots are not what they were, they're exceptionally thin material. Studs on the top of your foot certainly does hurt. I personally have a completely black toenail since a good six months ago because of that. :LOL: No protection at all.
 
I don’t know why they persist with Morata, he’s worse than awful (watch him score now ?).
I was listening to a Spanish football reporter last week and he said Spain change how they play when Morata plays.
He is the nearest thing they have to a number 9 though ?. I was listening to the first 20 minutes of the second half on the radio driving home and they were desperate for Morata to come on to offer a threat. That says something about the players who started upfront ?.

Perhaps everyone in Spain wants to be a delicate midfielder now, the next Xavi or Iniesta?
 
He is the nearest thing they have to a number 9 though ?. I was listening to the first 20 minutes of the second half on the radio driving home and they were desperate for Morata to come on to offer a threat. That says something about the players who started upfront ?.

Perhaps everyone in Spain wants to be a delicate midfielder now, the next Xavi or Iniesta?

How many did they score in that first game without a number 9? ??
 
I don’t know why they persist with Morata, he’s worse than awful (watch him score now ?).
I was listening to a Spanish football reporter last week and he said Spain change how they play when Morata plays.
I always think he looks awful.
But he’s got 30 in 60 for Spain so can’t be that bad.
 
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