I AM writing regarding the letter from J McDonald (Wiltshire Times, December 12) about Steve White's comments on Tommy Saunders.

I had to have a laugh to myself, it reminded me of the letter I wrote in January 2002 regarding comments Tommy Saunders made about local football.

I, and I suspect many other readers, have had to endure years of comments from the guru of soccer Tommy Saunders. Those comments have included England and football league managers' tactics.

Now Steve White, a seasoned professional, makes a comment about a manager who never played in league football and people are up in arms.

Perhaps Mr McDonald and other Chippenham supporters will now understand how other people feel about unnecessary comments about the game.

Or perhaps Steve White is just carrying on the tradition of the previous manager?

MR DG ESCOTT

Savernake Avenue

Melksham