I agree with your thoughts on writers over ex-pros. I said similar in an earlier post. They might not have played the game but they have had access to those who have, and crucially have the ability to extract insight from players and convey it to the public. They can probe and find things that...
What I’m quickly learning is that all the criticisms used against women’s football, are rampant and seemingly acceptable in the men’s game. Take your “exaggeration of the standard and over-promotion of its current 'stars'.” - I could name endless male players way over promoted and exaggerated...
Why? I can count on two fingers the top professionals I’d like to hear open their mouths. They offer little more than tired cliches, nothing more than you can see with your own eyes or nothing you can’t work out yourself. I’d much rather listen to a half decent journalist or match reporter.
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