Arsenal COULD spend more. They choose not to. And that's why people say they lack title ambitions.
Cold pepperoni pizza is really good. Most other kinds of cold pizza are sort of tasteless though.
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Football Thread 2013/2014 |OT1| Moyes, Master of Muppets
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Cold deep dish is ok.
Broder Salsa
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Yes, if you make your body clock get used to it. Its not that hard as long you get through the first few nights and days.
PFFT live life on the cold side
Arsenal could spend more? Not for any of the past eight or so seasons. We've been breaking even and that's about it; and that's as a selling club. Were our commercial deals shit and limiting the amount of money we could spend? Absolutely. Is the club and Wenger conservative with spending? Definitely. But in terms of the actual money the club can spend, that stadium didn't pay for itselfthe finances are pretty clear. As is, the club was only breaking even on the back of player sales and property sales.
Either the club could have a positive net spend and use that as a gamble to increase commercial revenue, or they could have zero net spend and bet on continued CL qualification to maintain steady revenue. Looking at how clubs like United have maximized their commercial revenue over the past couple years, maybe the board made a mistake in being so conservative (especially given the exorbitant ticket prices at the Emirates) but I don't think it's fair to say that Arsenal CAN spend and choose not to.
The only reason we can spend more this year is because of renewed commercial deals (the main reason our old ones were so bad was because we had to be locked in for long-term deals in order to have stable revenue when paying off the stadium) and the new TV deal. If we don't spend this summer, then yes, big questions need to be asked of those in charge. But taking on the investment of a new stadium right around when the oil clubs started pour large amounts of money and, financially, pull away from the rest of the clubs, into the game was just particularly bad timing for Arsenal and, well, the trophyless seasons speak for themselves.
Either the club could have a positive net spend and use that as a gamble to increase commercial revenue, or they could have zero net spend and bet on continued CL qualification to maintain steady revenue. Looking at how clubs like United have maximized their commercial revenue over the past couple years, maybe the board made a mistake in being so conservative (especially given the exorbitant ticket prices at the Emirates) but I don't think it's fair to say that Arsenal CAN spend and choose not to.
The only reason we can spend more this year is because of renewed commercial deals (the main reason our old ones were so bad was because we had to be locked in for long-term deals in order to have stable revenue when paying off the stadium) and the new TV deal. If we don't spend this summer, then yes, big questions need to be asked of those in charge. But taking on the investment of a new stadium right around when the oil clubs started pour large amounts of money and, financially, pull away from the rest of the clubs, into the game was just particularly bad timing for Arsenal and, well, the trophyless seasons speak for themselves.
Should I be surprised that this video exists? No. I suppose not.
Sevilla
Christ those are awful.
lyon glow in the dark third kit
German Messi will lead Sevilla to a new era of glory in those kits!
I love em. Kit makers are trending toward skintight shimmery fish-scale fabrics - fine if you want players to look like salmon, but everything is bland, safe and samey. Warrior is the only kit maker that indulges their aesthetic, balls deep. Makes everything else look boring, especially Adidas kits.
KidA Seven
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They're loud, but the wrong kind of loud. Warrior are awful.
Their 'aesthetic' is butt fucking ugly though.
Broder Salsa
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It's like when GG Allin ate his own poop and raped a girl at his show. Sure it made all other concerts seems boring but...
FootballFan
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You know you want it
Vivalaraza
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Yes.
No tips, you either can or you can't.
I actually prefer sleeping 4-5 hours than 6-7.
When I sleep beyond 5 hours I need a long long sleep or ill wake up groggy as hell. I can easily sleep 4-5 hours and wake up and be fine.
Obv it catches up with you eventually, but I can manage it easy enough for 2-3 days.
Nowadays I sleep for like 8-9, sometimes 10 hours. I don't really like doing that but I have nothing to wake up for so yeah...lazy days.
KidA Seven
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During school days, I can sleep 4-5 hours no problem. Every other day, I need my 8 hours.
That New Zealand kit is exactly what I'm talking about. Nike is terrible.
KidA Seven
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They're terrible, but still better than Warrior though. The only good things they have done are the Liverpool home kits and that's because they're extremely safe. They're hiding their shit design power level.
Vivalaraza
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Share the love, Sal.
That New Zealand kit is exactly what I'm talking about. Nike is terrible.
Always gonna have a crush on Britney.
KidA Seven
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Made the Madrid, Liverpool, and Barca lads look shit.
The_Hitcher89
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Dat Fall - Winter 5 hour stretch
Game of the Generation
Game of the Generation
KidA Seven
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You ruined the harry potter thread for me. I was going to join in on the fun until you said books only.
The_Hitcher89
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What were you gonna say?
The films are shite
Standalone:
As adaptations of the books:
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Frank the Great
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Did you guys know that Obafemi Martins and Reo-Coker play in the MLS? Just found out, turned on the TV and was surprised to them playing.
Frank the Great
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Amú mon amour. <3
Our Marquinhos/Varane <3
What were you gonna say?
The films are shite
Standalone:
As adaptations of the books:
That Drogba gif. I was so happy for him when he was finally redeemed and lifted that trophy.
Martins joined the Sounders within the last year or so. Bought out his contract elsewhere to make the move.
Sup, who do you support? Don't say United...
Frank the Great
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Welcome, I look forward to seeing your visually pleasing avatar on a regular basis.
Also, I'm assuming you're a Milan fan because you seem like an intelligent and reasonable person. Please correct me if I am mistaken about you.
Edit: I was wrong indeed. Good Lord, I was wrong.
Frank the Great
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Good idea. I've been a lifelong PSG fan but AS Monaco will now be my second team. I've heard good things.
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