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David Gill: United protests ridiculous

February 1, 2010

David Gill

Manchester United’s brown nose chief executive David Gill believes that the planned protests ahead of the AC Milan game in March to be “ridiculous” and that fans should “get behind the team”. Mr Gill was speaking for the first time since the extent of the debt problems was made public in a bonds issue, which had been met with the same ferocious opposition as was in 2005. Gill has taken a monumental U-turn when assessing United’s need for foreign investment and opposed the take over five years ago.

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Should Gary Neville be more understanding of financial crisis?

January 18, 2010

Gary Neville

Gary Neville has distanced himself from the appalling financial figures that were released by Manchester United last week. The club captain believes that the debt has “nothing to do with him” and that the players never get involved in “the financial side of things”. Neville’s comments are in complete contrast to former United captain and iconic figure Eric Cantona who claimed “Glazer could pay me 100m Euros to be manager and I still wouldn’t go there”. Should Gary Neville have been a little more tactful with his comments? It is difficult to believe that recent financial figures at Old Trafford would not concern a senior player like Neville even slightly. Or is he right – the players should concentrate on playing football rather than getting involved in finances – of course contract disputes are completely different matter, right Gary?

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