IF a player comes on as pundit I expect them to be honest otherwise what's the point. Teams have rules and a plan once someone starts to break those rules it has implications whether it's your local pub team or Real Madrid. To put in perspective though mario wanted to take the penalty not the crime of the century. But gerrard should give his fair view of the incident otherwise we should abandon the idea of having current players as pundits which surely is not to fans advantage in the game. I also suspect there are underlying issues with mario in training or whatever and that might have influenced gerrard in speaking slightly more candidly. I thought gerrard and Henderson handled the media very well with balance but without the no comment style which some seem to want
I disagree with you on this one mate. Just because Gerrard was a pundit last night..doesnt not mean he has to give his honest opinion on every event that happens..especially when it could have a detrimental effect on the team. Lets not forgot he is the current captain of this great club.. his loyalty should lie with team..not what makes an honest pundit for the tv audiences. You mention team rules..that in my opinon should remain just that..rules for the team to adhere to..not to be broadcast to the world. If there is underlying issues at trainin so be it..it should be kept in house, so this is no excuse as far as im concerned. Frankly im disappointed with Stevie on this one. Ask yourself the question..would Kenny ever do something like this? I think not
