football apocalypto?

The Ali Babas of Manchester City's takeover was certainly the biggest coup of the summer as they hope to 'sheikh' the Premiership's Big Four domination by signing the World XI; which probably includes many of yours, mine and our favourites Tom, Dick and Harry set of players. I am saying they are ready to write as many zeroes as possible on their cheque books to get the ultimate dream team. But history as proven that money can't buy success. But what about money x billions?? That's a scary fact for any rivals; for within a day of the new owners' arrival, they have shown their intentions by signing Robinho for a whopping £32m! Mark Hughes is probably excited with the prospect of flexing his new bosses' money muscles and finally get who he wants! Not that Thaksin didn't provide him with his huge piggy bank before. But the Swiss Bank account of these Ali Babasians are so big that it makes Roman Abramovish's account look like that of a vagabond. Or you could say they have plenty of arms and legs to spare. Hmm. Why can't a green mutated multiple-legged octopus with regenerative properties be assosiated with a rich football club owner? They are puppeting the whole board, transfer policies, etc, anyway.

But I digress. Ok so why did they choose Manchester City?? Is the BPL really that profitable? If I were a Sheikh, I would think so. Hmm. In my opinion, the Premiership is the most watched league in the world. Of course it would be an enticing prospect for any megabuckians to market their brand globally through the English game. Who wouldn't do that right if they have the cash right?? Ok back to the question... why Manchester City??? Why didn't they proceed to get Arsenal?? That's a bigger club right? Perhaps Arsenal are already sponsored by Emirates? But I dunno... Maybe they just want a bigger challenge - to turn a cili padi club into a Juggernaut! Or maybe Manchester City realised that Thaksin wouldn't be there much longer, so better get the 'next big thing'.

Their arrival could really justify that all the big players want to play in the BPL. We could see an exodus from the Milans and Real Madrids when the transfer window reopens. Although it may be a good thing to freshen up the league, I can't help but feel that they could murder the game. You might say that I am a worried Devil now. Well wrong! In fact, we Devils are still calm bothering on Devil-may-care. Though I do wonder why didn't they get Manchester United. Not that we have any grievances about the Glazers. Just curious. Hmm.

Anyway, folks, for the good of the nature and the sport, please don't contribute to Ali Baba anymore. Please seize to replenish their endless, limitless and unmeasurable wealth! Please stop purchasing fuel!

And remember to only buy AIG Insurance :)