Do have my sympathies with Jones though. His injuries derailed his career.
Does happen elsewhere, football is somewhat unique because retirement doesnât happen in your 60s
If you read the BBC gossip pages, Man U are buying heaps of players, just a couple of questions, where are they getting the money from and why would anyone play for them being 13th in the league
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For several seasons theyâve outlined who they will buy and what forâŚ
The player usually arrives for a lot more than they planned. I think it even happened this past January
They sign players that the media identify that other better teams are supposedly interested in, that donât suit their system and then sign them for way over the going price.
And long may it continue
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With all the free time and resources they have, I think anyone not earnestly preparing for that transition before it arrives needs to have a good hard look in the mirror.
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It is beyond ridiculous that a multi-billionaire needs public money for his personal vanity project. The fact that heâs a tax exile makes it even worse.
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Isnt this how it works?
âI prefer to spend your money than my ownâ
Financially etc, that can be done. But emotionally, form of life, etc, I think it is difficult to prepare oneself.
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Fair enough.
Gotta find meaning.
A futile exercise.
There is none.
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In his early manure days , I do think that was the case.
However he did turn into being the goalscoring machine during his last season and a half at United.
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