Isn't it time "pundits" were qualified before giving opinions?

Question

I'm fed up with the likes of Hansen, Sky Newspaper favourites etc being trotted out as "experts". Whilst we are all entitled to our opinions, I think as a minimum to be judged an expert, you should at least have managed a successful football side, on the basis that a) your employment offer was made on the at least a grounding in the game and b) you have the awareness of what is required both in tactics and motivational skills to produce results. Neither Hansen, Shearer or Lineker have experience at the sharp end and some of these media guys are only quoting what they have heard second hand. You'll notice I didn't mention Ian Wright, reason being he, at least, has enthusiasm without pretention.

Answer 1

i see what your saying not all pundits but a lot of them talk a load of rubbish.i remember when i waqs watching arsenal v chealsea one of the pundits started talking about his life when he was three theat realy annoyed me.i also agree that a lot of pundits werent very good in there time and some of them werent even footballers,also i agree that people like ian wright and alan shearer do have great football records so theyderserve to be pundits

p.s.great point

Answer 2

Hansen, Shearer and Lineker...no experience at the sharp end?...are you barking mad?

Answer 3

t*t.

Answer 4

Sharp end?  They have all played at top level many times and although not managed have captained and experienced the game through many campaigns.  I disagree

Answer 5

I have strong views on ethnic cleansing, child abuse and immigration, however as I have never been an oppressive dictator, paedophile or Home Secretary it seems I had better keep my views to myself.

It's a shame I have never been a clinical psychologist though as I would dearly love to label you a total ******* r****d. You and Ian Wright.