I think it's far too simplistic to say they're '****' at their jobs. Directors at the club seem to have deemed these roles non-essential. That doesn't mean I agree with them. And it doesn't mean the sole option is to get rid of them. Regarding the roles that we do know about which have gone, based on the way we've been handling transfers for the last year, I think the approach we've taken is not the right one. So getting rid of the core of our recruitment team, and preferring to use high-profile agents, is something I fundamentally can't abide. I don't know if they will all be replaced because I don't know which areas of the club have suffered redundancies. Until I get a clearer picture of that, it's hard to say. However, I've been sceptical of Arsenal's methods for a little while now and all this does is reaffirm my suspicions for the reasons I've already stated. It's been patently obvious for a while that we're relying on contacts and getting into bed with big name agents. Far too often for my liking.
I completely agree about the morality but I'm not sure your example is a good one. I suspect scouts are being ousted by technology. So much is measured these days that i doubt old fashioned scouting can unearth anyone in the professional leagues.
Redundancies get rid of people who do good work. If they were **** at their jobs they would simply use capability procedures to sack them. That would save them on paying out redundancy money and the bad publicity. Arsenal are taking the piss at the expense of the normal staff. If they have the money to offer Aubameyang an EXTRA £150,000 PER WEEK (£7.6m per year) then they have more than enough to carry on employing the 55 staff.
Then Arsenal should give them all a massive pay off. These people are losing their jobs in thd worst job situation possibly since the 1930s. It is a despicable decision by one of the richest football clubs on earth. If arsenal are so desperate for a maximum £2m saving then how are they paying out the extra money on Aubameyang and transfers? Football is becoming more souless every season and it makes a complete joke of the idea of clubs being about communities imho.
Way of the capitalist world we live in. Aubameyang is irreplaceable to Arsenal so they see paying him extra as worth it where as they probably feel like they can function without the people they just made redundant
One key point which hasn't been mentioned is that the players were misled - they were told the 12.5% pay deduction in April would also help to save the jobs of staff members and retain them. Thankfully, they're reportedly very angry that these people, who the players thought were part of the fabric of the club, have been let go. I hope we see some sort of U-turn on this. It's a horrible decision.
I'm not sure any of the defenders should feel obligated, but if Aubameyang and Lacazette feel it is morally correct, then they have my support.
Totally agree. I've voted in every election since 1974 for the least capitalist candidate with a chance in my constituency. And with some success, a Conservative has never won! However the number of people who vote to continue the legalised robbery they stand for is amazing.
Hope my post didn't come across as me thinking you agreed with the decision. I often agree with your political views but more importantly on the occassions I am not sure if I do it gets me thinking and often looking at things to widen my understanding
I definitely don't agree with the decision. More so having discovered that the players were promised it wouldn't happen. My post might have appeared to have said the opposite though so yours gave me a chance to clarify. The owners are the wealthy ones not the clubs though. Most PL clubs are simply a vehicle for taking money off mostly poor fans and directing it to wealthy players. They barely keep anything
But they do not have to **** up 55 human lives to make a few quid extra profit. These people are losing their jobs in the worst employment crisis since the 1930s. Last week a posh cafe bar in Manchester advertised a waiter/waitress job. They got over a thousands applications....in less than 24 hours. That's what Arsenal sre throwing those people into. It's a sick decision from a disgraceful industry run by greed and absolute ****s. Sorry if it sounds like I am popping at you cos I ain't. Am just sick of the richest clubs in world football pretending to give a **** about the local community when they are prepared to treat them like scum.
I think it's just a rather stupid, shortsighted decision. It reminds me of what Hoeness said about Bayern and their ticket prices. They could put them up and earn a few million, but they'd haggle about that for ten minutes in a transfer deal. It means a lot more to the supporters that they'd be taking it from.
They will be taking the same amount of money from fans irrespective of ticket prices, albeit mostly indirectly. Low ticket prices have a lot going for them but I think there should be a premium for season tickets. Otherwise you get the situation where they don't become available because it is better for 'fans' to keep them and sell off individual matches even if they never plan on going.
That happens now with more expensive tickets, probably more so. People can justify the fees for the better games, but are happy to subsidise them by selling their seat for Tuesday against Watford or whatever.
I’m with you mate, it’s disgusting but I’m not surprised. Hopefully player power will prevail and the club will reverse this terrible decision. Doesn’t reflect well on Arsenal at all though
I doubt Aubameyang appreciates the timing, either. Still, I'm sure that he'll get over it when he pulls an Ozil and sits around on his arse on £350k pw!
Hopefully he doesn’t sign. I’ve said it already but without him they’re ****ed. If they keep him then they have a chance
