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Mino Raiola has passed away
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Tugay One Cup
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At the risk of sounding crass, I think one of the things that saddens me more is that countless halfwits have obviously bought into this manufactured image of him being football's bogeyman and think that his death is a good thing.
He made himself a target so that his clients could get what they wanted whilst being able to keep the public at arm's length and deny they had anything to do with it.
Not that I think he was a martyr because obviously he was far from it. He was rich beyond most people's dreams and did, in fact, made it off the back of other people's talent. But he provided a service and did it better than anyone else. There was a reason his reputation was what it was and why he was so sought after by players.
Anyway, I'm aware this is a bit OTT but I can't help but notice how blatantly fucking thick some people are on here and reading some of the comments has been frustrating.
He made himself a target so that his clients could get what they wanted whilst being able to keep the public at arm's length and deny they had anything to do with it.
Not that I think he was a martyr because obviously he was far from it. He was rich beyond most people's dreams and did, in fact, made it off the back of other people's talent. But he provided a service and did it better than anyone else. There was a reason his reputation was what it was and why he was so sought after by players.
Anyway, I'm aware this is a bit OTT but I can't help but notice how blatantly fucking thick some people are on here and reading some of the comments has been frustrating.
Uwe Already
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I met him at a charity do once. Surprisingly down to earth, and very funny.
You sure that wasn’t John Belushi? Easy mistake…
Mr Kobayashi
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In true blue moon style I'd like to disown this post, and now he's dead pretend I thought he was a decent bloke. Rip
It’s alright, we will be using the same phrase on your commemorative plaque in the memorial garden.
WesthoughtonJohn
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RIP sir - I'm 54, so brings things home a little. Obviously didn't know him other than media coverage - but he wanted to do the best for the people he represented based on that, that was his job
Tuearts right boot
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Great business model... No stock, low outgoings, huge income. Just another shyster come recruitment consultant.
Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese
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Tbf he should probably have a statue in city Square for what he's done to the rags over the last decade or so. Highlights include persuading them to pay Shrek the GDP of a small African country in wages, selling pogba to juve for fuck all and then adding a zero to the price and selling him back to the rags a year later - brilliant.
bluethrunthru
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News just in, Riola is alive and well, he has taken over the chip shop from Elvis.
Who has now retired to Cleethorpes.
Just sayin'
well thats a bit shit - is Shergar left with only Lord Lucan to muck out the stable?
Nah, Lucan is still running the Torys, albeit from an underground bunker in Maidenheadwell thats a bit shit - is Shergar left with only Lord Lucan to muck out the stable?