I find him very entertaining.
Micah Richards - The Pundit
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I'd describe Micah Richards as a cherry. On Sky Sports where you have entertaining pundits like Neville, Carragher, Sourness and Keane he makes the show even better by providing some quite humourous interjections. He's the cherry on the top of the cake there.
Contrast this with his MOTD appearances where he's paired with the boring Shearer or the even duller Jenas with an alright (but arrogant) host Lineker he's just a cherry sitting on top of a pot noodle. Doesn't make it better, doesn't make it worse. He needs a stellar cast to really shine and feed off. When he doesn't have one he's average at best. Kind of like Jorginho but that's probably not for this thread.
Contrast this with his MOTD appearances where he's paired with the boring Shearer or the even duller Jenas with an alright (but arrogant) host Lineker he's just a cherry sitting on top of a pot noodle. Doesn't make it better, doesn't make it worse. He needs a stellar cast to really shine and feed off. When he doesn't have one he's average at best. Kind of like Jorginho but that's probably not for this thread.
I think the best way to explain it, is whenever I’ve seen him on non sky things he’s been fine. His punditry I agree is shocking. (Called the CWC Mickey Mouse which no pundit should do) His segments on CBS and other little things are fun watches.
There was a time where I similarly couldn’t stand him. I guess a lot of it depends on how seriously you take things. For me as I’ve gotten older I’ve become more selective about the things I watch, I’ll do my best to avoid pre match stuff and I’ll only watch post match if I know it’ll be interesting. I’ve learned that cutting things out that bother you is a skill in itself.
The point about Onuha is good. Micah is good fun if you ignore his city biases when doing their stuff. But he’s never had an insightful bit of analysis ever. Man has laughed his way to the top.
Isn’t he basically doing what Ian Wright did in the 2000s and being the laughy, jokey pundit?
I feel like British TV companies always have the token serious Scot/Northerner, the esteemed recently retired ex player and then the court jester as their standard lineup.
I feel like British TV companies always have the token serious Scot/Northerner, the esteemed recently retired ex player and then the court jester as their standard lineup.
I think he's great at what he does which is provide good entertainment. Regarding his analytical skills I think its clear he's not there for that. 99% of the pundits on these shows just give their perspective from a footballers view, to expect them to give deep tactical analysis when most of them have been told what to do and how to do it for most of their career is unrealistic. Also Sky isnt really looking for deep analysis despite how much we the fans may want it. I do like how he sticks up for footballers like Pogba etc which is nice and he is more in touch with what the younger players are dealing with (social media etc) which I think is important as the likes of sounesss etc are out of touch with that generation. As an example you'd probably see contrasting views about pogbas dancing etc from souness and micah
Agree. Also, honestly it was really goofy from Richards to brag about himself when Neville and Keane were sitting right next to him. I don't know what Richards thinks he's won but he was never good enough to be even compared to Keane level
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Whos James?
I'm in envy
He 100% has but lets be fair, most of the other pundits aren't really that much better. The football world makes little sense after players careers are over. For some reason we think that just because someone was a good footballer that they will be a good pundit or a good manager etc. Very different skills required for both careers.
Micah at least lightens the mood.
Those familiar with Hip-Hop terminology will understand this - he’s a ‘Hype Man’…
He’s Flavor Flav to Neville / Carras Chuck D.
For those less rap savvy, think of it as this - he’s Bez to Keane’s Shaun Ryder.
To be honest, given a large percentage of pundits seem to have zero analysis (other than saying 'passion/drive/get to the ball first') and appear bored/miserable, having someone who is at least enjoying themselves is good.
Fair point
I like Micah, most pundits seem to have gigantic egos but Micah seems a good down to earth person.
surprised keane didn't punch him. There's a time for humour and that wasn't it.
What did he say there, I missed it
just burst out laughing after keane spent 3 minutes ripping in to the united players. You could tell he couldnt control it the entire time.
Ah seen that yea, thought he said something as well
No pundit. Just there for entertainment
He’s only on tv as a salve for Keane’s savagery
Keane should go after him.
Zero point on him being a pundit. Adds nothing.
Zero point on him being a pundit. Adds nothing.
That by itself makes him better than 90% of the clowns on Sky
Inappropriate Behavior
Guffawing idiot who's presence is merely a box ticking exercise.
But infinitely better than the bad excuse for a human being.... Robbie Savage.
WOW never ever seen him lose it like that
What’s he going on about here? Ranting about hiring an interim manager.
As if an interim manager is this new unheard of thing.
Muppet.
As if an interim manager is this new unheard of thing.
Muppet.
Looking back up at the embarassing comments saying he’s a good pundit feck me . Keane gives a damning verdict on Utd and he bursts out laughing . What an absolute clown of a pundit . Offers feck all insight only a stupid fecking laugh to cover his lack of intelligence. Bellend
Joke of a pundit.
He got lost but he had a point. I think he was trying to say If RR and united shite the bed and don't make top 4 how will he have any credibility during his 2 year consultancy period?
It was a fair enough question which I'd actually have liked to have heard nevilles thoughts on but then he just lost it and went on a rant
Gary summed it up nicely in that Ranick is not here to be judged on his coaching ability. He’s literally here to find out about this squad and the club as a man on the inside and the use that to plan for the longer term.
Bringing in someone like Conte does nothing for us long term, just like with Mourinho.
Micah has had an axe to grind ever since Rangnick arrived. Every time I've heard him discuss Rangnick on TV or Radio he has used the opportunity to undermine the appointment.
Some pundits took immediate exception to Rangnick arriving in England because of the whole 'football professor' sentiment.
He's never been a good pundit, but the bar isn't that high. He rarely articulates himself very well - particularly when he's asked a question that he hasn't prepared for.
Some pundits took immediate exception to Rangnick arriving in England because of the whole 'football professor' sentiment.
He's never been a good pundit, but the bar isn't that high. He rarely articulates himself very well - particularly when he's asked a question that he hasn't prepared for.
Came across with a real inferiority complex. Which punditry wise probably isn’t far from the truth.
He's just a bit thick, isn't he? You can't act like he did on live TV as a pundit, having a massive meltdown because someone doesn't agree with your oh-so important opinion. It's embarrassing. You could see the look on the hosts face. Not the first time he's acted like this either.
And laughing at Keane when he's making serious, passionate points. Just like a schoolchild.
And laughing at Keane when he's making serious, passionate points. Just like a schoolchild.
Just seen the post match chat.
All I can say is..
What a prick!
All I can say is..
What a prick!
He’s inarticulate and not remotely insightful. He’s mildly amusing, but that’s it.
He's a tit and full of himself. He's thick, not down to earth.
I like him but I think he just got annoyed that the entire post match analysis was Man Utd and what Keane and Neville had to input. He just threw his toys out the pram.
I see them as equals.
Yeah, rivalry is important as is levity, but that just lacked class and maturity.