He isnt a politician, there is no real need for the pundits to have a go at him.
No need to have a go at him but surely, as a pundit or reporter it's their job to pull him up on his bullshit? At least question him (if they even know he's talking shit).
It should be, but it isn't. They are probably instructed not to go too hard on them (particularly the British managers), even more so the knackers in the studio.