I was delighted to read Simon O’Hagan’s article about the difference between male and female football commentators (England’s women are outshining men on the football pitch – and in the commentary box too, 19 August). I am a convert to watching football matches since the Lionesses’ win last year, and am often dismayed or infuriated by the men’s wittering. When they start throwing pointless statistics into the mix, or when they meander down paths of their own meaningless memories, I find myself screaming “Oh do shut up!” as loudly as I do “Yes!” when an England goal is scored.
Kim Pearl
Teddington, London
• I agree with Suzanne Wrack’s article that the England women’s manager, Sarina Wiegman, should be paid the same as the men’s manager (Report, 17 August) – Gareth Southgate’s salary should be reduced. Football managers and footballers receive totally disproportionate levels of pay.
David Barlow
Warrington, Cheshire
