Fair enough, though do we really think these tabloid press earnings are accurate or just estimates? Seems that shouting at the boys in Madrid is really quite a good little number (£30m!) especially when you factor in sun, food, better roads, strumming guitars and afternoon siestas...
of all this the most overpaid, by a far margin, is Gerrard! But remember, they went for the football and project not the money...
Was actually speaking to the barber about the whole Saudi/Gerrard thing today, has anyone actually seen a game of saudi footy? I couldnt even tell you who broadcasts it. SG8 certainly sullied his name on merseyside the day he went there (and scummy Rangers ). Not the only one to take the saudi dough for very little return in their respective sports though, *cough* LIV golfers, moto gp, f1, boxing etc...
Slightly off topic, but since we are talking about managers, I've attached a podcast of Mark Crossley talking about Brian Clough. Interesting to hear about some of his man management techniques. Some adult language for those of a nervous disposition...
Watched a few of these hilarious. https://youtube.com/shorts/JXGgPNbPGrQ?si=yX6olRXx6tPGLMhL https://youtube.com/shorts/TwzfTlUJPXk?si=mn8FaU3MfiKAF7Od Oh no I’m down the Rabbit hole now.
