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Back to the subject - someone texted me today about adopting a large African herbivore

Had to decline for various reasons, chiefly the big responsibility involved, and reluctantly replied

No gnu onus.
 
Back to the subject - someone texted me today about adopting a large African herbivore

Had to decline for various reasons, chiefly the big responsibility involved, and reluctantly replied

No gnu onus.
Not a gnother Gnu song ! Teeth gnashing time.

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Somewhat ironic, that players from the era that probably contributed more to the demise of football than any other, are now turning, but as long as the outcome's right...

Coalition of ex-pros and pundits back independent regulation

Posted on 17th May 2021

A coalition of ex-players, pundits and media figures are the latest to call for substantial reform and the creation of an independent regulator.

Led principally by former Manchester United defender and England international Gary Neville, the group are calling on supporters to sign their petition calling for the introduction of independent regulation.

At the time of writing, the petition had reached 85,000 signatures and looks set to trigger a Parliamentary debate when it passes 100,000 signatories.

Neville said: “There is one big opportunity now in this next few months to influence the outcome of English football and create a fairer game for all.

“I urge you: if you hated me as a player, if you dislike me as a pundit just to listen to me this one time and sign this petition which will bring in independent regulation and transparency at the top of the game we all love.”

The petition is also being supported by former players Jamie Carragher, Rio Ferdinand, Darren Fletcher, Gary Lineker, Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards.

Media figures such as FSA Writer of the Year Henry Winter are also backing Fair Game’s petition. The Fair Game letter was also signed by FSA vice-chair Tom Greatrex.

“As the fan-led review gets underway, it is hugely significant to have the active support of high profile pundits and ex-players to improve football governance for the future,” Tom said.

“The spectre of a breakaway closed shop Super League has united all of those who wish to protect our game.

“Regulatory oversight that is independent of clubs has long been part of the FSA’s proposals, and it now has widespread support. It is time for those fundamental changes to protect, enhance and sustain the game to be made.”


https://thefsa.org.uk/news/coalition-of-ex-pros-and-pundits-back-independent-regulation/


most people gave gary neville praise for dissing the superleague and its participents for being greedy.

i just thought what a hypocrite and he needed to take a look at himself as do all the players happy to make inflated wage demands while "real people" live on another planet to them.
 
most people gave gary neville praise for dissing the superleague and its participents for being greedy.

i just thought what a hypocrite and he needed to take a look at himself as do all the players happy to make inflated wage demands while "real people" live on another planet to them.
Agreed
 
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most people gave gary neville praise for dissing the superleague and its participents for being greedy.

i just thought what a hypocrite and he needed to take a look at himself as do all the players happy to make inflated wage demands while "real people" live on another planet to them.

He played his entire career at one club, to my knowledge he never threatened to leave to get more money and though he was on a lot of money, it was nothing like the amounts player are on today.

He's probably the most clued up and articulate ex-player around and as he's right in what he's calling for, good luck to him.
 
He played his entire career at one club, to my knowledge he never threatened to leave to get more money and though he was on a lot of money, it was nothing like the amounts player are on today.

He's probably the most clued up and articulate ex-player around and as he's right in what he's calling for, good luck to him.


i dont know how anyone can justify his and players of his era's wages compared to nurses teachers etc

ok so he's on a fraction of what players can earn today.
doesn't make it right. its insane.
 
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i dont know how anyone can justify his and players of his era's wages compared to nurses teachers etc

ok so he's on a fraction of what players can earn today.
doesn't make it right. its insane.

Film stars, pop stars, sports stars, they all earn big money, but it's entirely from the income that they generate.

What nurses and teachers earn is completely irrelevant.
 
i dont know how anyone can justify his and players of his era's wages compared to nurses teachers etc

ok so he's on a fraction of what players can earn today.
doesn't make it right. its insane.

It's all comparative. You can make the argument about teacher's wages against almost any other profession let alone professional footballers.
 
Film stars, pop stars, sports stars, they all earn big money, but it's entirely from the income that they generate.

What nurses and teachers earn is completely irrelevant.


lol i cant believe it when people try and justify the inequalities in society.
you can spot the money grabbing pull the ladder up im all right jack capitalists a mile off.

now i dont go around selling the big issue or indeed take any interest in politics.

but my moral compass says this is wrong. maybe im wrong. ok they generate the wealth but is it right that they earn those stupidly insane amounts and can fork out £250 k on interior design without batting an eyelid and normal peoples babies die cos they cant afford operations etc.

anyway back on topic.
footballers are all greedy gits and i hate them all.
 
most people gave gary neville praise for dissing the superleague and its participents for being greedy.

i just thought what a hypocrite and he needed to take a look at himself as do all the players happy to make inflated wage demands while "real people" live on another planet to them.
Mate, that's just life. Surely you would ask for £100k a week if you thought you could get it? I certainly would and so would you. Yes?
 
lol i cant believe it when people try and justify the inequalities in society.
you can spot the money grabbing pull the ladder up im all right jack capitalists a mile off.

now i dont go around selling the big issue or indeed take any interest in politics.

but my moral compass says this is wrong. maybe im wrong. ok they generate the wealth but is it right that they earn those stupidly insane amounts and can fork out £250 k on interior design without batting an eyelid and normal peoples babies die cos they cant afford operations etc.

anyway back on topic.
footballers are all greedy gits and i hate them all.

Whattaboutism is so lazy though. There's always someone worse off but does that mean no one should be able to be happy/proud of their accomplishments because "How dare you have anything nice you should be giving all your money away just cos"? Charity is fantastic and supporting the less fortunate is absolutely something we as a society need to do more of, but complaining that people who make large sums of money don't deserve it just cos there's people who earn less is a bit harsh.

Although that all being said, the players at the top of the game like the Haaland's and Neymar's of the world is just gross.
 
So
That you be valued at your worth in your place of employment? Yeah I'd say so.
Portsmouth players were valued at their worth while the club went to the wall ?
Great stuff
The **** you society is back then
Forget all about a nicer society emerging cos of lockdown
Let’s keep paying all those Lazy ****ing care workers **** all
They probably aren’t asking for a pay rise anyway so **** em eh
 
So

Portsmouth players were valued at their worth while the club went to the wall ?
Great stuff
The **** you society is back then
Forget all about a nicer society emerging cos of lockdown
Let’s keep paying all those Lazy ****ing care workers **** all
They probably aren’t asking for a pay rise anyway so **** em eh

Not even close to what I was saying. In fact I was suggesting quite the opposite.