Spot on. Stefan answered the “would City settle” as a lawyer would. There’s always a risk in litigation so a lawyer would advise a client to at least consider a settlement. If the client is determined to carry on and take the risk inherent in any hearing then so be it. Jordan’s ”why would they settle if they are innocent” jibe, whilst having superficial merit, ignores commercial reality. Lawyers prefer settlement to litigation in commercial disputes wherever possible.
Jordans fast talking jibes, including nation state, who has the most money to spend on lawyers, may gain points with talksport regulars but all that counts is the outcome.
Imho Stefan was professional, Jordan as rudely overbearing as ever, but again to what extent if any the debate influenced opinions is irrelevant. Even if (hopefully when) City are exonerated either wholly or partly, those who now think City are cheats will not alter that view.
Slight digression but Jason Beer, K.C. in the post office enquiry, used the phrase “word soup” to describe Angela de whatsits corporate speak.
Jordan is an expert at word soup.