He’s not a great pundit, but I think it’s a bit lame if people are getting annoyed about him supporting Arsenal, given that was his boyhood team. He’s always fair about us and was a good club servant. Some of the grief he gets is ridiculous for an ex-player who gave his all for the club.
It all comes down to what psychologists call Betrayal Trauma.
He was supposed to be our voice on the stage of Public opinion. Defend and promote the club like other pundits are allowed to do for red top teams.
He hasn't once stuck his neck out and called out the negativity from other pundits about City.
"Innocent until proven guilty"
"No evidence of cheating"
"Found innocent by CAS of all charges"
"Investment in local areas"
"Fabulous academy"
"Shaping modern football and influencing players, coaches, and fans"
"Best coached team, players playing exquisite football"
"Flagship team for the premier league around the world"
"Broke up the old monopoly"
These phrases should be on his lips all the time. But, he avoids the more controversial opinions because he is protecting his own brand.
Maybe the sky brass have told him what he can't say, but that makes the betrayal even worse. He's our man, but only when it suits sky.
