Robbie Savage, the former Leicester City and Derby County player, has launched a scathing attack on Chris Sutton, the former Celtic striker, over his recent comments about Rangers. Savage, known for his outspoken views on football, did not hold back in his criticism of Sutton, branding his comments as “absolutely pathetic”.
Sutton had made some comments about Rangers’ recent form, suggesting that they were not a cohesive unit and that their players were not working together as a team. While Sutton’s comments were likely intended as constructive criticism, Savage took umbrage with them, feeling that they were unfair and unjustified.
“Chris Sutton’s comments about Rangers are absolutely pathetic,” Savage said on his BBC Radio 5 Live show. “He’s just trying to stir up trouble and get a reaction from the Rangers fans. It’s lazy punditry and it’s not what we expect from someone of his experience and expertise.”
Savage’s criticism of Sutton was not limited to his comments about Rangers. He also took issue with Sutton’s general approach to punditry, suggesting that he was more interested in being provocative and attention-seeking than in providing thoughtful and insightful analysis.
“Chris Sutton’s always been someone who likes to court controversy and stir up debate,” Savage said. “But sometimes you have to call him out for it. His comments about Rangers were not only unfair, but they were also inaccurate and misinformed. It’s time for him to take a step back and reflect on his approach to punditry.”
Savage’s comments about Sutton have sparked a lively debate, with many fans and pundits weighing in with their own opinions on the matter. While some have expressed sympathy with Savage’s views, others have argued that he was being overly harsh and that Sutton’s comments were justified.
Regardless of where one stands on the issue, it’s clear that the debate over Sutton’s comments will continue to rage on. As Savage so aptly put it, “When you’re a pundit, you have to be prepared to take the rough with the smooth. And sometimes, that means taking a bit of criticism and learning from it.”