Welcome to The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet! In this episode, Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes reflect on their journeys into punditry.
Scholes discusses his unexpected entry into the industry, while Carragher explains why he prefers the high-pressure environment of co-commentary over studio analysis. The duo also talks about the criticisms they've faced along the way, and reveal their on-air regrets!
The pair also touch on the impact of social media and how they deal with online backlash. Plus, find out why Jamie never went into coaching - despite giving it a try towards the end of his playing career.
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00:00 Promo
00:56 Transition From Player to Pundit
05:50 Is there a bias when Co-Commentating your team?
10:12 Player Reactions and Backlash
17:30 Do Jamie and Paul Have Any Regrets?
22:26 Advice for Retiring Players
27:47 How Have Things Changed Since Jamie and Paul Played?
29:28 Challenges for Female Commentators
30:59 Handling Criticism in Punditry
32:20 Insight into Dressing Room Reactions
35:00 The Importance of Detailed Analysis
38:31 Preparation for Monday Night Football
41:42 Why Jamie Didn't Pursue Coaching
43:23 Dealing with Media Misrepresentation
50:43 Balancing Tough Interviews
52:09 Favourite Snacks During Punditry
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