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 From: doctor@edmontoninternetserviceprovider.ca 
  
 In article , 
 Ian Salsbury  wrote: 
 > 
 >"Motterman"  wrote in message 
 >news:40A8D5AD.7C5031A6@REMOVESPAMcbfbusinesssolutions.com... 
 >> 
 >> 
 >> Bobby Bouldersson wrote: 
 >> > 
 >> > What can be said about a team that is not publically held and cannot 
 >> > afford to spend tens of millions on players like Manure United and 
 >> > Chelski; thus, relies on player development and the brilliance of 
 >> > Arsene Wenger's coaching and judgement of talent to succeed? Arsenal 
 >> > is what is great about modern-day soccer/football.  Actually, Arsenal 
 >> > is one of the greatest success stories in all of sports today 
 >> > considering their modest net worth.  The 38-match undefeated streak is 
 >> > a slap in the face to so-called "mega-teams" who throw cash at their 
 >> > problems like Real Madrid, Manure and Chelski.  Teams like Arsenal and 
 >> > Valencia are two great strories in sports today. 
 >> 
 >> 7 of United's starting XI on Saturday are from our youth system: 
 >> 
 >> Ryan Giggs 
 >> Paul Scholes 
 >> Gary Neville 
 >> Phil Neville 
 >> John O'Shea 
 >> Wes Brown 
 >> Darren Fletcher 
 >> 
 >> the other four players: 
 >> 
 >> Howard €2.3m 
 >> Silvestre €4m 
 >> Ronaldo €12m 
 >> Ruud €19m 
 >> 
 >> Total of €37.3m 
 >> 
 >> But yeah, compare us to Chelski who spent over €110 mil last Summer alone. 
 >> 
 >> At least back up your anti-United ramblings with some facts next time. 
 > 
 >I`m certainly no lover of United but I have to agree. They have brought some 
 >fantastic players through their youth system who have been the bedrock of 
 >their success over the last decade. Arsenal have had a couple of big money 
 >buys amongst the bargains aswell, all down to good management, not big 
 >bucks. Neither Liverpool, Newcastle nor Chelsea have been able to buy 
 >success despite throwing large sums about. Being a fan of a team in the 
 >lower divisions I don`t even know what having money to spend is like! 
 > 
 >-Ian- 
 > 
 > 
  
 Arsenal new signing include Cesc Fabragas, Jose Antontio Reyes and 
 expect Jermaine Pennant back and Justin Hoyte to replace MArtin Keown. 
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