He's certainly memorable.
There's a general perception that when it comes to TV pundits, audiences want someone that doesn't mince their words or speak in clichés
. Before the cameras roll
, TV producers must be hoping that their on-screen talent are opinionated, informative, controversial but never boring.
Bearing this in mind, former Celtic, Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers striker Chris Sutton certainly fits the description because he has created quite the online stir after his recent appearance on Match of the Day 2. Sutton is no stranger to being on camera, he has frequently done work for Setanta/Eir, but the larger audience of MOTD2 has created a bigger reaction.
In one camp, there are people that absolutely love his no-nonsense, direct and dry delivery. On the other, well, they also made their opinions known.
Here's the view of Sutton and supporters (the new SAS if you will)...
https://twitter.com/StuartMaconie/status/775093844379664384
https://twitter.com/magoorie87/status/775236135882723328
https://twitter.com/jameswigmore/status/775234357585973248
https://twitter.com/shauntilleyuk/status/775106981896056832
https://twitter.com/TufailH/status/775106150027104256
This clip is absolute gold.
https://twitter.com/CianByNature/status/775092847498387457
Football is a game of opinions though and he has upset some fans with his.
https://twitter.com/davidpreece12/status/775090103156871168
https://twitter.com/LouisStokes93/status/775100839186825216
https://twitter.com/James_Hall92/status/775103293622259713
https://twitter.com/SpiritS_yt/status/775130511446577152
https://twitter.com/EndaEndamac95/status/775125286451089414
The man himself seems to be loving his punditry role though. We will definitely be tuned in next week.
