Hearing a so-called expert claim something overtly wrong or indicative of being drastically uninformed used to be rare. That scenario is now an everyday occurrence in football commentary, YouTube or even (especially) politics.
Contemporary pundits and critics appear to utter wildly insensitive, inscrutable, and nonsensical remarks in a blatant attempt for attention and, ultimately, readership or clicks. However, the case on today's impartial yet protective Leicester City agenda is an example of a person merely uneducated, or unaware, regarding a fairly obvious topic.
Exceptional Leicester City loanee Jordan James would be a good signing for the majority of Premier League clubs
Startlingly, ex-Aston Villa and Everton CEO Keith Wyness does not just believe Jordan James is a "bad fit" for Leeds - he clearly doesn't rate the extremely gifted midfielder. An international in his teens(!), the Welshman is generally considered as bright a talent in EFL Championship midfields as they come.
"Whilst he’s done alright in a poor team at Leicester, I don’t see him being a vast improvement for Leeds"Wyness - The Yorkshire Post
This remains the consensus among those who consistently watched and assessed his top-notch productivity, as well as statistical involvement, in an almost entirely wretched Foxes team. James even secured the Young Player of the Year award in the division, a testament to a precocity that transcends the surrounding malaise of a struggling squad.
"Leeds will be looking for more experience and a bigger quality, more established presence in midfield, if they’re going to push on."
Yet, Wyness actually had the ill-advised audacity to make belittling comments about the 21-year-old, suggesting he has merely "done alright in a poor team". Wow. Furthermore, the assertion that James would not improve or help a club like Leeds United is profoundly myopic.
The Whites, who may find themselves struggling for goals and solidity at times again next season, require exactly the kind of dynamism James provides. He would not merely improve that area of the Elland Road squad - he may well be aiming higher.
While a historically tumultuous side like Leeds is a tough nut to crack for some (as the formerly atrocious James Justin has done, to his credit) the dismissal of James's pedigree feels like a failure of scouting. If Wyness, who must watch games more closely to benefit his own craft, is right that Leeds will seek "more experience and a bigger [sic] quality", they will likely find themselves paying two or three times over the Rennes man's fair valuation.
In their pursuit of established names, LUFC will also probably secure a worse overall baller. Hoping for more knowledgeable and nuanced discourse from former executives is one fan wish. Though this remains an era where loudness often outshouts logical rationale. From experience, when once-powerful people make these erroneous declarations, they typically have incentive - or even links to favoured organisations mentioned.
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