ALEX Scott has argued representation is "crucial" after Joey Barton said she SHOULDN'T comment on the men's game in a sexist rant.
The ex-midfielder compared female commentators with him "talking about knitting or netball" and he slammed men who disagreed as "eunuchs" and "fart parcels".
The 41-year-old ranted on X/Twitter: "Women shouldn't be talking with any kind of authority in the men's game.
"The women's game is thriving. Fantastic to see. I cannot take a thing they say serious in the men's arena."
He also personally targeted BBC presenter Scott MBE, claiming she "isn't qualified to talk with any authority about the men's game".
When quizzed about her commentating he said: "She hasn't played in it".
Read more Sports News
LADIES BAN
Joey Barton says Alex Scott 'SHOULDN'T comment on men's game' in sexist rant
GREAT SCOTT
Alex Scott branded ‘total class’ as she takes aim at Barton’s sexist rants
"One is 200 years old and one is about 40 years old… it's the same rules but football is about a lot more than rules… The games are at two different speeds," he said.
Barton claimed it was the same as him commentating on Formula One just because he can drive a car.
And now Scott, 39, has fired back with a passionate message on her Instagram story.
Her statement read: "It's important for representation to reflect society.
Most read in Football
HISTORY MAKER
Prem confirm Rebecca Welch as first ever female referee in historic moment
WANTED MAN
Millionaire ex-Billericay Town owner who splashed cash on Prem stars skips bail
IN THE MIX
Allardyce and Bruce ‘join Tuchel assistant in race for vacant international job’
POTT THE RED
Potter in line to replace under-fire Ten Hag as Utd boss after Ratcliffe talks
"It's crucial that young girls and boys can switch on their TVs and open magazines and see themselves represented.
"The impact that will have on future generations can never be overstated.
"The talent of the future will be exceptional if we continue to recognise how important representation it."
During her career she won eight league titles, three WSL Cups and seven FA Cups.
Scott also won the Champions League once and two Community Shields.
Barton is one of football's most controversial characters and served time in prison in 2008 for assault.
His views also saw him appear on Piers Morgan Uncensored.
Source: Read Full Article
