Alan Shearer has been revealed as the most negative pundit towards the England national team during the ongoing Euro 2024 tournament.
Analysts at FairBettingSites have scraped the social media profiles of the top 10 English ex-player pundits currently commentating on the Euros. To find which pundit has been the most negative online towards the England team.
The scrutiny of pundits’ comments has sparked backlash from several England players, including Declan Rice and Harry Kane, who have voiced their frustration with the criticism directed at their performances.
According to the data, Shearer tops the list of pundits with the highest percentage of negative comments (86%) about the England team.
Shearer’s critiques have often focused on the team’s unbalanced nature and lack of creativity in forward areas. His comments have resonated widely, given his prominent role and extensive following on social media platforms.
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara is ranked the second most negative pundit (80%), with fellow talkSPORT personality Jason Cundy ranked fifth (67%).
Other notable pundits such as Gary Neville, Gary Lineker, and Micah Richards have also been part of the analysis. While they have provided a mix of praise and criticism, Shearer’s commentary has been markedly more negative.
Neville (75%) has often highlighted tactical deficiencies, Lineker (68%) has critiqued managerial decisions, and Richards (60%) has pointed out individual errors.
Richards, ranked sixth, is followed by Premier League legends Wayne Rooney (33%) and Ian Wright (17%).
Eni Aluko, another high-profile pundit, has faced considerable backlash over the past year. However, the current analysis shows that her commentary has been more balanced (9%) compared to her counterparts, potentially casting her in a more positive light.
Similarly, fellow female pundit Karen Carney tops the list of England pundits with the highest percentage of positive comments (83%).
The influence of these pundits on public opinion cannot be underestimated. Their extensive reach through social media and television coverage means that their comments significantly shape the narrative around the England team’s performances.
With millions of followers and subscribers, their opinions have a powerful impact on how fans perceive the team.
Methodology
To determine which English ex-footballer pundit has been the most negative towards the England team at the Euros, we scraped each pundit’s social media accounts, including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.
We then classified their commentary on England as either negative or positive, resulting in a total percentage of positive and negative quotes from each pundit.
- YouTube videos scraped: 182
- X tweets scraped: 116
- Instagram posts scraped: 36
% Neg = % of negative keywords the pundit has put out / commented on surrounding the England team
% Pos = % of positive keywords the pundit has put out / commented on surrounding the England team
Total Reach = Amount of social media views gained on said pundit’s commentary so far surrounding the England team
