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I think us older posters are making the mistake that we still have this strange belief that it is supposed to be about the football, when in reality the game of football has no relevance anymore and it is purely coincidental that football is the product they are selling to make money. These days it is all about business and money whether that be from the clubs, the leagues, the media or the players. 

More controversy coming

I think we are treating Berahino a little harshly, yes he was wrong and has given our rivals a great excuse for a good laugh at us, but, we go on about his loyalty and that he is a spoilt brat, but lets look at how we would feel.  

Please don't consider it flak Salop, just another point of view.

As for treating Berahino harshly or, before him Odemwingie or Anelka I think that the antics of these three players have done more damage to our proud club's reputation than merely being laughed at.

Players who are capable of thinking for themselves, and yes there must be a few out there somewhere, are not going to want to join a Club that appears to be mired in controversy and makes newspaper headlines for all the wrong reasons.

All working men and women suffer from broken promises at some time during their careers but, if we then behaved like Berahino, we would very quickly be shown the door.

Finally, I don't think it's a mistake to think that there should be more to the game of football than simply making money.

During this last month I started to go to the home matches of my now local club Cheltenham Town.

They were relegated from the league last season but, even so, it seems very few supporters have stopped going to the games.
The club got rid of most of their squad to cut costs and re-built almost from scratch.
The way in which the new players are gelling together can be seen with each match played and the crowd of 2,000 to 2,500 really get behind the players.
At the end of the game the players and Manager parade around the ground applauding the fans for their support.

To quote a well known phrase:- " It's a whole new ball game"

It might not be a bad idea if Albion sent SB out on loan to remind him how the other half really lives BUT

Not to Cheltenham please!!!