So Mum, what do you think about Scolari's sacking?

It seems everyone has something to say about the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari as Chelsea manager. The latest of which was David Mitchell of Peep Show fame in this Sunday's Observer. Now I'm a big Peep Show fan, and I'd be happy to listen to most things Mitchell has to say as I've always found him amusing in an awkward/Conservative sort of way. I can't imagine Mitchell has written much to do with football in his career, and hopefully this latest offering will be the last time he does.

Now, I don't know if the whole thing was a joke - a simple swipe at football, a sport he clearly has no time for - or a genuine effort to make an interesting comment. He argues that if drawing against Hull at home is enough to warrant Scolari's sacking (of course it was more a case of Chelsea teetering on the edge of the Champions' League), how should that make Hull feel? Well I don't need to state what a stupid comment that is to anyone that even takes a passing interest in football. He goes on to say that "this is one of the merciless ways which the elite maintains its status and mystique." Hmm, I don't think that was something that was considered in the fallout from Scolari's sacking - maybe it was so we could keep Hull City in their place so they don't get any big ideas.

I've not written this to wax-lyrical about how great football actually is, or really to defend it - I don't have to against such a childish attack - but more to say columnists should really stick to writing about stuff they have a clue about.

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The David Mitchell column followed on from another reaction to Scolari's sacking that I found equally baffling, though for different reasons.

It was in the immediate aftermath of the news, and Radio Five Live crossed over to a Brazilian journalist. Now, who better than a journalist from the same country as the outgoing Chelsea manager? Well one that speaks English would be good.

Now I'm not doubting the credentials of the chap, I'm sure he has very many useful insights into Big Phil as a coach and as a man, but the most the Five Live interviewer could get out of him was "Yes well err, I'm surprised because he have good seasons in Brazil... I'm surprised yes." Illuminating I'm sure you'll agree. You may as well ask my grandad about the finer points of the West Coast Rap scene. Is it really that difficult to take the time to find an expert interviewee that can actually make a good point?