Marsching on Together

[sinkov]

Not surprised, Americans and football are not a good mix.

More evidence that Americans and football are not a good mix.

"Chelsea owner Todd Boehly might have asked his manager to field 12 players, but when it comes to the business side, he's got it all worked out... right?

In a recent meeting with some football agents, the American was asked how he planned to recoup his £500 million shopping spree in the transfer market. Boehly assured them the club could easily afford to spunk Liberia's budget deficit on new players because they qualify automatically for the Champions League every year, raking in millions in TV money as a result. After an awkward silence, one agent piped up to explain that Chelsea did not automatically get a spot in the Champions League, and were unlikely to make it next season considering they are currently 10th in the league. "That's nonsense! We're in it every year. Always have been." the American chuckled, before excusing himself from the meeting.

After consulting his team, he returned a few minutes later and admitted he'd got it wrong. Whoops."

[kritichris]

More evidence that Americans and football are not a good mix.

"Chelsea owner Todd Boehly might have asked his manager to field 12 players, but when it comes to the business side, he's got it all worked out... right?

In a recent meeting with some football agents, the American was asked how he planned to recoup his £500 million shopping spree in the transfer market. Boehly assured them the club could easily afford to spunk Liberia's budget deficit on new players because they qualify automatically for the Champions League every year, raking in millions in TV money as a result. After an awkward silence, one agent piped up to explain that Chelsea did not automatically get a spot in the Champions League, and were unlikely to make it next season considering they are currently 10th in the league. "That's nonsense! We're in it every year. Always have been." the American chuckled, before excusing himself from the meeting.

After consulting his team, he returned a few minutes later and admitted he'd got it wrong. Whoops."

That reminds me of Venkys, rumour has it that they bought BRFC not realising that teams could be relegated from the prem.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

That reminds me of Venkys, rumour has it that they bought BRFC not realising that teams could be relegated from the prem.

Still tickles me does that one k_c...

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