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| rdfs:label | - The Ferguson-Wenger Wager
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| rdfs:comment | - Although there are some concerns over the reliability of Sir Alex’s comments from the translation of his opaque Glaswegian, the flawless interpretation of the Frenchman’s comments seem to give the story credence. Wenger’s recent suggestions that his time at Arsenal may be coming to an end seemed to agitate Ferguson and, when questioned, it seemed there was a story going on in the background that had been kept secret for several years. Sources close to the managers have since come forward to suggest that the two of them, in a plot twist that has saved significant writing time, have entered into a wager like the one in “Trading Places” staking just one English Pound each. And the bet? It seems to be a competition to see who can leave their club with the worst squad when they depart. Apparent
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| abstract | - Although there are some concerns over the reliability of Sir Alex’s comments from the translation of his opaque Glaswegian, the flawless interpretation of the Frenchman’s comments seem to give the story credence. Wenger’s recent suggestions that his time at Arsenal may be coming to an end seemed to agitate Ferguson and, when questioned, it seemed there was a story going on in the background that had been kept secret for several years. Sources close to the managers have since come forward to suggest that the two of them, in a plot twist that has saved significant writing time, have entered into a wager like the one in “Trading Places” staking just one English Pound each. And the bet? It seems to be a competition to see who can leave their club with the worst squad when they depart. Apparently the official conclusion is when either man leaves their post or when either Darren Fletcher or Nicklas Bendtner win FIFA’s Balon D’Or for the World Player of the Year – needless to say, both men anticipate their departure (and, indeed, porcine aviation) before either of those players prise the award from Lionel Messi’s grasp. Stories like this are rare and would normally be rubbished but some investigation into the recent history of the clubs shows that perhaps this is not all folly.
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