Opinion | 'Mr Marmite' the epitome of bad taste

There is a staple British food, spread daily on to toast and bread, called Marmite. The Australians have a version called Vegemite, which is somewhat sweeter to the acquired palate but is made of the same stuff - yeast extract.

The texture is thick, sticky goo-like tar and its taste akin to licking the rim of the Caspian Sea; such is the strength of its industrial salt-laden savouriness.

To many, it is the only thing to spread on their breakfast slice. To others, a mere whiff causes violent retching. "Do you love it or hate it?" ran one successful advertising campaign slogan.

Former EPL midfield star turned-pundit Robbie Savage has adopted the spread's motto as his calling card. He has dubbed himself "Mr Marmite" because he divides opinion with the subtlety of an axe chopping a party balloon.

Savage was released by Manchester United as a youngster and became a journeyman, playing for mediocre clubs including Crewe, Leicester, Birmingham, and Blackburn and ending his career at Derby.

He is an effective pundit. His insight often threatens on genius and his delivery mirrors his playing style - brutish, overly stylish and contrived to cause controversy.