Category Archives: Business and football

What recession? Arsenal top the extortion table

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Michael

You’ve probably noticed that the economy isn’t looking so hot right now. Britain is experiencing its worst financial crisis since the 1930’s, jobs are scarce and household debt is the highest it’s been for decades. A chaffing squeeze on our finances, but this isn’t … Continue reading →

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Alex Ferguson’s incomprehensible loyalty to the Glazers

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Michael

It is said that people naturally become more conservative as they get older. The closer we are to death, the more we focus on preserving our own lot. Pensioners aren’t interested in revolution. It might be utter bollocks, of course, … Continue reading →

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Moneyballers and football flat-Earthers.

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Michael

Anyone with more than a passing interest in professional sport should be familiar with the theory behind the book, Moneyball. For those that aren’t, it’s the story of how the Oakland A’s, led by general manager Billy Beane and assisted … Continue reading →

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