As far as Barton goes I’m 100% with you mate, I also agree that white middle aged men should not be the norm in the media, where it falls down and becomes a box ticking exercise is employing people who have zero talent and/or knowledge about the game. There are way too many of those employed at the moment …!
But everyone seems to be of the opinion that most pundits are talentless regardless. A female pundit says something thick and it's box ticking, but then what about Danny Murphy?