by Kharhaz » Wed Sep 01, 2010 11:49 pm
Someone noted earlier about the top clubs not signing many big name players, aside from Man City. Lets not forget the 50% tax doo dah. Remember Arshavin when he signed for Arsenal? He was happy to sign until he realised, because of the tax, he was on less money then he was at his previous club. This tax is putting a lot of players off from coming to England. So all the bitching and whining has to have some element of common sense. This tax isnt helping. Only clubs like Chelsea and City are able to offer not only ludicrous amounts in transfer fees, but the same amounts in wages and bonuses.
Bill Shankly: “I was the best manager in Britain because I was never devious or cheated anyone. I’d break my wife’s legs if I played against her, but I’d never cheat her.”