Not after an argument but don't use the word that way in your essay as it's definitely wrong. The "method and practice of teaching" has bugger all to do with the "theory" of signing a young centre back to replace Lewis Dunk. Whichever way you look at it (and I get that it can be contentious...
Following this logic, unsubstantiated rumours in the tabloids should be ignored (as most of them are complete rubbish) and BG's entire concept of reality would implode.