The Raptor 1,573 Posted October 5, 2020 Surely the most random story of the day. Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus is set to be let go as part of 55 redundancies announced by the club in August. Can he play Centre Back? Did I imagine it or did he come to Carrow Road a few years and have some kind of dance off or race with Captain Canary at half time? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54424259 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,716 Posted October 5, 2020 Another example of everything wrong with football, appalling stuff from Arsenal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Wynless Jones 161 Posted October 5, 2020 Genuinely surprised club mascots are on the pay roll, thought it was a voluntary position Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,167 Posted October 5, 2020 They can’t find a single person that would do it in exchange for being able to watch a free game of football? Jeez even I’d do it for that. Shocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,145 Posted October 5, 2020 Yup - the idea that this is/was a salaried position has rather astounded me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,716 Posted October 5, 2020 Don’t forget that mascots aren’t just for match day, they do school visits and other stuff too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELYOUKAYEE 37 Posted October 5, 2020 Well that'll save them £20 of a Saturday.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,615 Posted October 5, 2020 On a serious note though, you could probably pay all these 55 redundant staff for about three or four years on the annual salary of either Ozil or Aubameyang. Unfortunately it's the harsh reality of football nowadays, but it probably explains why fans and top flight footballers just can't relate to each other nowadays. Players earn in a year (for top players, a month) what most fans earn in a lifetime, and footballers have no idea what it's like to be an adult in the real world. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ELYOUKAYEE 37 Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: On a serious note though, you could probably pay all these 55 redundant staff for about three or four years on the annual salary of either Ozil or Aubameyang. Unfortunately it's the harsh reality of football nowadays, but it probably explains why fans and top flight footballers just can't relate to each other nowadays. Players earn in a year (for top players, a month) what most fans earn in a lifetime, and footballers have no idea what it's like to be an adult in the real world. Games gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,781 Posted October 6, 2020 What percentage of their salary would the Arsenal players have to give up to secure the employment of the 55? Not much , I'd wager. Heartless bunch of selfish , greedy conts. A small gesture that would mean a lot, but no, they need every penny they earn. Nice. Class. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,960 Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, wcorkcanary said: What percentage of their salary would the Arsenal players have to give up to secure the employment of the 55? Not much , I'd wager. Heartless bunch of selfish , greedy conts. A small gesture that would mean a lot, but no, they need every penny they earn. Nice. Class. TBF, unless they're asked the question, it's a bit harsh to criticise them for a theoretical refusal. It's like accusing Todd for a meltdown based on Farke saying his head isn't in the right place. Edited October 6, 2020 by Nuff Said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,960 Posted October 6, 2020 20 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: Another example of everything wrong with football, appalling stuff from Arsenal As long as West Brom keep theirs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,751 Posted October 6, 2020 Ozil now offering to cover his salary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,781 Posted October 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Nuff Said said: TBF, unless they're asked the question, it's a bit harsh to criticise them for a theoretical refusal. It's like accusing Todd for a meltdown based on Farke saying his head isn't in the right place. They shouldn't need to be asked Nuffo. Your comparison with Todders confuses me. I feel that way about the Arsenal players yet dont think Todd's had a meltdown.... make of that what you will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,781 Posted October 6, 2020 2 hours ago, king canary said: Ozil now offering to cover his salary... Maybe he'll spark 54 other similar gestures . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 579 Posted October 6, 2020 And did they spend 45m+ on Partey on the same day? Classy 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,960 Posted October 7, 2020 12 hours ago, paddycanary said: And did they spend 45m+ on Partey on the same day? Classy The argument they'll use is that the club has to remain competitive, so it is essential to continue strengthening the team. Not saying I agree mind you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
