The other week at Burnley, Gerrard criticized City for only putting up six subs, saying it was bad for the development of young players. Out of order from the youth coach of a club that is not only a sporting rival but a business rival too. Whatever his opinion, he should have kept his trap shut on that issue. The broadcaster should not allow the broadcast to be used as a soapbox for an interested party. The most visible people in and around English football display a general lack of professional standards that is completely out of keeping with the financial rewards they enjoy.
