[kj] a tad OT - Emirates (sorry folks, it's football again)

[antoni at clara.net]

... any fellow Chelsea FC fans out there, somewhat bemused by Emirates decision to now announce it's planned new £100M link up with Arsenal, despite most of the current season's shirt deal at Stamford Bridge remaining & the combined Arsenal stadium and shirt deal not due to come into force until the 2006/2007 season, will not be suprised to hear that the backlash amongst Chelsea fans has begun : 

http://www.fountainhead.co.uk/kit3.jpg


Rumour has it that Mr Abramovich was not remotely interested even meeting with officials to discuss extending the deal with the Arab airline beyond this season therefore this action may have been taken to spite Chelsea FC, who presumably will now be left with a stack of merchandise they cannot, as it bears the future sponsors name of the evil empire (ie. the nomads from Woolwich). There may be some pre-Xmas bargains to be had in the Chelsea Megastore. Evidence on the Chelsea Chat website suggests that fans will no longer wear this season shirt (or maybe wear it in reversable mode where the sponsors name does not appear) and opt instead for old classics or some of the recent Autoglass, Coors, Amiga & Commodore efforts. Oh happy times. 

Just to change the subject, I will post a few snaps from last week's Headcount gig but thankfully I had a pint in my hand when Rob beared his arse, again ... 

Regards,

Antoni

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