Mountains of money in football but is it right?

Morning all,

I thought I would write something completely different for today after having a row with the Mrs!..

It was about starvation around the world, she was saying how bad the situation is in certain countries around the world and how she  how wrong this is , especially when we have multi billionaires like Abramovich, Usmanov, Kroenke and the Sheiks at Citeh.

They all have many yachts, cars and homes around the world and the only purpose they serve is to make more money, when obviously they have enough already.

I told that I understood what she was saying but said that, that wasn’t the fault of rich billionaires, they ‘earned’ their money and possessions.

The starvation is more to do with governments not sharing the countries in questioned wealth’s around fairly and I tried to say to her that you don’t see many government officials starving do you? No, they seem to be getting all the nourishment that they need and not all of these countries are short of natural reserves.  Many of these countries have oil reserves, gold mines, diamond and tin mines and coal resources to name just a few but their governments hoard these treasures while many of their people starve.

Every country has a leader, be it he or she government or dictator, tyrant or kings and queens but are they starving? The answer is nearly always no, they keep whatever comes in and keep their people uneducated and close their eyes to their peoples problems, well,  unless they are asking for financial help from wealthier countries from outside.

I don’t really know how aid is passed out to needy people in foreign countries but I would assume that the respective governments are be involved with distributing whatever aid out to the masses and I would imagine that they sort themselves out first.

I don’t like the idea of foreign billionaires buying the English Football Clubs and then running them as their business, even our own club is in foreign hands and that gets to me.

One hundred and twenty odd years, that is how long Arsenal football club has been in existence and now it hinges on how foreign owners see our future.

Obviously it is easier to buy history than it is to make it but we have now got to hope that these two billionaires are in it for our benefit and not like the starving countries leaders, who are in it for themselves.

I am asked everyday to donate to one or other needy charities, from save the children to sponsoring a donkey and it gets right up my nose. My own government taxes me to the hilt with income tax, poll tax,  fuel tax and VAT to name just a few.  At the same time they are donating many millions to needy causes around the world, whilst some our elderly die of the cold or seeing others still living in a cardboard box!

Kind of makes you wonder why the governments donate so much, when there are obviously needy people in our own country doesn’t it but that’s something else.

It’s not only in England either, there are many people are living in poverty in Russia, also the Middle East are having a tough time. America, well some of their states are having tough times too, New Orleans for one seemed to have to wait forever for the aid they needed after they had a disaster.

It strikes me that this is something which seems very new in football,  “mountains of money”, but where it is naturally needed the most has to rely on donations from people like us, especially when our taxes are being donated without our permission by our own wealthy government, it appears that starvation and wealth will never see eye to eye, yet football clubs will still be owned by whoever can afford them.

Whats your thoughts?

Gunners for ever, please Stan….

Written by Steve Palmer.

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goonster
goonster
14 years ago

Blasphemy! Talk shite should be razed to the ground.

goonster
goonster
14 years ago

Oh sorry….morning guys.

itti
itti
14 years ago

damn international games break!!!!

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

TBH your own fault for listening to that absolute shit radio station Stanley….thought you’d learnt that by now!!

TT
TT
14 years ago

Yea go on goonster tell us!

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

is there any point? some anti-arsenal shit, spouted by a washed up presenter….

goonster
goonster
14 years ago

Those mugs said aguero is better than”god”! Can you imagine that!

TT
TT
14 years ago

There you go goonster…perfect reason for you never to tune in to that crap again.

goonster
goonster
14 years ago

11 games into the premier league and aguero is a better player than bergy ever was! Lord God give me strength.

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

Clueless pricks, but that’ll teach you to listen to it…..

goonster
goonster
14 years ago

They even said hart is better than mad jens! Can you believe those pricks. Rico take off the no swearing “thingy” on here cause I really want let lose a few words my mama must never hear me utter. Arrgghhhh am so angry.

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

Just got back from friends funeral who drowned last week .I took a load of abuse for my floral tribute in the shape of a lifejacket, but as I told everyone at the service, it’s what he would have wanted!

goonster
goonster
14 years ago

Lee you insensitive bastard! Why would you wanna do that? He drowned for pete’s sake! If I were him I ll come to life for a few minutes just to choke you to death with the life jacket. That ll learn ya.

goonster
goonster
14 years ago

So was I rico…hahaha

goonster
goonster
14 years ago

Alright rico…see ya

Joaquim Moreira
Joaquim Moreira
14 years ago

good morning
Who is Aguero, rico? 😉
Does he go to Arsenal? 🙂
Fripong on loan in January ?

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

StevieP, what you doing rowing with the mrs, I suggest you make it up to her with a new iron or some oven gloves.

Politics is a blood sport in itself, you’ll never right all the wrongs in the world.

Joaquim Moreira
Joaquim Moreira
14 years ago

news…
Inter forward by Van Persie back in January
The Italian press revealed on Wednesday that Inter will try to secure the signing of striker Robin Van Persie of Arsenal in January.
The “captain” of Arsenal just have another 18 months contract with the “gunners” and has shown openness to extend the contract.
In turn, the Inter striker looking to fill a finishing problems has revealed.

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

yowzza

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

I totally agree Rico, I hope he’s said to AW I want to see the club’s ambition, with some world class signings in the not too distant!!
As for inter, they are a shite team in a shite league why would he go there….?

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

Well the longer he leaves it rico the more speculation it will attract, if he still hasn’t signed an extension come the summer its gonna be a free for all, it will be mayhem, sound familiar ?
Come on robin, sign up, you know it makes sense.

Joaquim Moreira
Joaquim Moreira
14 years ago

yes, I hope so. Sign up Robin.
Schneider probably in the market on January

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

JM, don’t think anybody would be surprised if schneider ended up signing for the manc’s.

agirlagunner
agirlagunner
14 years ago

Boo! Steve, I think much of foreign aid is siphoned off to unsanctioned uses; and makes the entire undertaking to a great deal pointless. As for foreign ownership of clubs, I can only imagine how galling it must be for you guys. At the same time, sustainability demands that freedom of investment be allowed. Perhaps introduction of legislation on foreign ownership limitations is key?

Hello, Lee, rico, Micko. I have every faith that Robin will stay put; provided that we buy quality in January. 🙂

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

Hello agag, I hope your right, have you noticed that whenever wenger is questioned on the subject he gets shirty, more to it than meets the eye maybe.

agirlagunner
agirlagunner
14 years ago

Hey, Micko. 🙂 I imagine AW wants to keep it hush hush. We were trumped to Alvarez and Mata, from all accounts. I think he expresses an interest in a player, and just like that the moneybags snap said player up.

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

Agag, are you thinking what i’m thinking, rico must have a really big house.

agirlagunner
agirlagunner
14 years ago

rico has a castle!! 😉

goonster, where are you? Why, Mindanao? Are you sure??? It’s a hot spot, alright. A hot spot for Islamic insurgents, in the Philippines, that is. 😀 I should tell you about recent murders/mutilation in the area… but I shall stop. 😉 There are areas you should steer clear off though (Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, Jolo, North Cotabato recently, Sulu). I think you’d like Davao City, Cagayan de Oro, Camiguin, Siargao.

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

Sounds a bit like tottenham high road !

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

Sounds spot on for Stanley….just add lots of alcohol!! Apparently he’s doing a twin centre holiday…Basilan & Tawi-Tawi!! 😆

agirlagunner
agirlagunner
14 years ago

Micko and Lee 😆

I’m not sure people in Basilan and Tawi-Tawi will care too much for Goonster getting jiggy. 😀

Joaquim Moreira
Joaquim Moreira
14 years ago

If Schneider goes to MU on January (Inter wants it now…) Inter has enoughf money for attacking RVP.
And don’t forget Inter position on Italian League now…

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Evening all,
Thanks for your comments, rico Agag and Micko, i know that the subject is not really right for a football blog, and your comments are probably right politics and sport don’t mix well but at the end of the day they always clash.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Afternoon Gooners.
Afternoon Rico.
Interesting post Steve.
Maybe i’ll do one on religion? 😉

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

JM, no way would rvp be allowed to leave, with eighteen months left on his contract, we are almost a one man team at the moment and no way would Wenger entertain that. suicide comes to mind

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Hi AK, i bet it will be good though

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

Hello steve, the poppy fiasco with england this week highlights that, some people need to get a life.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Steve, i’d just start the argument, and bugger off… 😀
Hope you and the Mrs are friends again.. 😉

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Putty in my hands now AK, till the next time.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Hey Mick, you must be familier with Tottenham High Rd.
It really is like Gaza City

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Ah, reading between the lines, your still in the ‘dog house’ then Steve.. 🙂

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Stan was really going into orbit this morning.
I’d love to see him at a game.

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Hi Micko, agree there mate

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

Kev, i’ve had to run the gauntlett on a couple of occasions back in the days when pussy was a kitten.

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Your a bit to clever for your own good Ak ha ha

agirlagunner
agirlagunner
14 years ago

Steve, I hope the Missus isn’t reading. 😉 Boo, AK! Where’s that goonster? He’s going to an area known for armed conflict. Typical!!

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Micko, i did write one about poppies but i don’t think rico would wear two on the trot

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Hi Agag, no she just moans that i’m on the putor too much. and she’s probably right.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Just been trying to find something on You-Tube of Kevin Grosskreutz, but it’s all a bit naff.
There was one clip of him missing in a penalty shoot-out.
Yep, we’re after the only German who misses pens..!
Mind you some of the clips had some real cool German rap… Right up Micks street i reckon…

Hey, hi Agag… Sounds like you have some really ‘interesting’ neighbourhoods.. 😉

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Mick, you, having trouble with women..?
Nah, i’m not believing that.
I’ve never yet met an Irisnman who couldn’t charm his way outta anything…

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Steve, yeah, too much on my ‘bloody computer’…
Sounds like a conversation i have…. every day!

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago
stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Ricolicious, never saw you coming, ha ha i usually buy many rico i hate it when they curl

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

suprises me that AK your always on the move

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

OK rico, wasn’t crawling honest.

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Yours is probably worn out rico get him to treat you to a new one,

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Cook the old one a big steak rico, and you may tempt him, that three bean soup must be getting him down

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Problems will persist then.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Rico, what about soya steak?

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

Kev, having trouble with women, i’d probably be better off with the german rapper.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Mick, you are a larf… 😆

Micko
Micko
14 years ago

Laters folks.

agirlagunner
agirlagunner
14 years ago

Micko, for you: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2059446/FIFA-poppy-row-England-wear-armband.html

rico, you’re right about the steak uncooked: wagyu sashimi, dipped in dashi broth and soy sauce. Yum!

AK, yeah, we have quite some interesting places, here. 😉

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

See ya Mick.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Bali looks nice agag.

Wenger looks to chasing a few Jerries.
I’d happily have a couple more in the squad.

agirlagunner
agirlagunner
14 years ago

You should go, AK. Bali is very cosmopolitan and chill and there’s plenty to do. Krabi is love. Oh and see Amanpulo, AK. I’m thinking of going… Some people need to be convinced. 😀

agirlagunner
agirlagunner
14 years ago

Haha, rico. Both about the steak and “I’m a Celebrity…” I’m more excited about the steak though. 😀

Good night, friends! Enjoy your dinner. 🙂

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

Hello and good night agag….

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Goodnight Agag.
Btw can do the hoola-hoop dance? 😉

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Can YOU do….

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Rico, i have to confess, that i do dip in and dip out of ‘I’m a Celebrity’……
I don’t think Steve will be impressed… 🙂

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Hey Lee, you commutering???

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

Nah at home dodged the swampies…..at home in deepest darkest essex! I struggle with celebrity/strictly/x-factor stuff but the hand-brake loves em!!!! 🙂

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Thats ok AK i’m a strictly man, mind you she makes me watch it

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

That’s the one I’d suffer out of all of em……

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Lee, you love it, all those lubly women i know, i watch for the dancing

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

There’s one women dancer who wears as close to nothing as possible….. so I’m told!

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

that old boy can dance a bit rico, but his auto cue reading is suspect

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

Who AK? 😆

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

Never noticed Lee, take your word for it

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Yes Lee, i can cut a rug matey.. 🙂

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Steve, it’s like a confessional on here tonight.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Oliver probably watches X-Factor USA.
And where has our resident colonialist gone???

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

Surgery the other night….confessional tonight….what next???

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Hey Lee, i’ve got it, your a ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ fan… 😀

stevepalmer1
stevepalmer1
14 years ago

might be a truth night from our owners

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

http://arsenalist.com/video/?id=4IWDZQnzrok&t=yt

The most improved player in the Arsenal squad???

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Rico, Arsenal could still go for him.
Match Chelsea’s bid.
Then see how much he wants to play for Arsenal.
Or if the money sways him….

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

My missus watches it….. I struggle to watch more than 5 mins of it!!

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

He won’t sign for us….

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Yeah Lee, i think your right, sadly.
What do you think of the rumours linking us to Podolski..?

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

A world class striker and an attacking midfielder are essential IMO.

Lee
Lee
14 years ago

Actually that’s wrong he’d sign for us but we won’t sign him….

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

I’m knocking it on the bonce….
See all you HH’ers tomorrow.
Nighty night.

goonster
goonster
14 years ago

Evening good people….what did I miss? Hey kev get off my case. Agag, you don’t say? Islamic what! No way I ll be heading to phuket then thank you very much.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Am i first???????

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Or last?????

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Where’s everyone?
I know that Lee is up…. he’s on the first train outta the sticks every morning.

allezkev
allezkev
14 years ago

Good Morning Dear Reader.
Doctor Kev’s advice for today.
After a night of heavy alchohol consumption.
Always drink plenty of water, to wash out your kidney’s
This is of particular interest to Stan, Wath and Adam. 😀