This past week we have witnessed the difference between signings for Real Madrid being welcomed, and those of English teams.
Traditionally, english clubs do it very low key - perhaps a shot with the shirt and scarf, a handshake with the manager.
Contrast that to the razmatazz of a Real Madrid unveiling, 80,000 for Ronaldo, 50,000 for Kaka and even 18,000 for Raul Abiol. Barca did it with Ronaldinho too.
Is it about time that the likes of United and Chelsea began to hold welcome parties for their new players - or do you think that the grand productions we have witnessed are over the top?
I think it tends to make United look small time in comparison. If we signed even the best available - there wouldn't be a 76,000 capacity event at Old Trafford to mark it.. Yet Madrid have got Slave's face across the world in one move.
Traditionally, english clubs do it very low key - perhaps a shot with the shirt and scarf, a handshake with the manager.
Contrast that to the razmatazz of a Real Madrid unveiling, 80,000 for Ronaldo, 50,000 for Kaka and even 18,000 for Raul Abiol. Barca did it with Ronaldinho too.
Is it about time that the likes of United and Chelsea began to hold welcome parties for their new players - or do you think that the grand productions we have witnessed are over the top?
I think it tends to make United look small time in comparison. If we signed even the best available - there wouldn't be a 76,000 capacity event at Old Trafford to mark it.. Yet Madrid have got Slave's face across the world in one move.