He'd still generate some shirt sales, but he's nowhere near what he was a few years ago, on or off the pitch. Getting dropped by England and Madrid has done it.
Football clubs don't make much money unless they are successful, be it winning things or qualifying for Europe.
If I were Belglavia and wanted to just raise some money i'd be looking elsewhere.
You go make a banner out of an old bedsheet that your mam doesnt use anymore and spray it with "FAT FRED OOT!" and I'll be standing there camera in hand ready to make you an Internet star.
I'll pass.
This thread will be locked if the accusations (such as that above) start up, people.
As far as i'm concerned, as fans the slate is clean between Palermo and Newcastle, so let's not get involved in slagging other clubs.