Are footballers paid too much money?

[Jack_]

There are plenty more job roles worthy of that sort of money. Kicking a ball around a field is not something that should be paid so well.

Discuss.

[WOMBAI]

I think they are! I have never understood why they get paid so much money for kicking a ball. Other sports men and women don't get paid that sort of money as far as I am aware.

I just feel that there are a lot of other jobs - that require years of hard work and study - and are of far more benefit to society as a whole - that don't get paid anyone near as much. Seems totally illogical to me!

[arsenalforever]

not the players to blame its the club that pay 'em the money

[rapunza1977]

It's a very short lived career. I know we all say this but it really is. Also, the injuries sustained can be life threatening at time. Not all football players are thick idiots you know. Some have degrees, good schooling and very intelligent we should not tar them all with the JT / Rio bruish please!!

I do agree that it is out of hand in some asects, they get a lot of cash to promote as well as sponsorship deals etc but not all are flash harrys!

[Crimson Dynamo]

it is to do with audiences/money

football players in div 3 for example dont get too much money

you mean prem players

[Dr.Gonzo]

Does the Pope sh*t in the woods?! No. They are paid a massive amount, but compare it to actors and then look at how short a footballer's career is. I've even surprised myself with this answer. I came in ready to say yes, but then I had a moment. It was a shiny moment, one that I shall never forget. Pope poo makes you smarter.

[Beastie]

Yes.

[rapunza1977]

Too True Dr Gonzo - very shortlived...............unless your Beckham and can cash in on Beckham Brand and living it up in LA with successful wife who earns as much then they need to make as much as they can, career is down hill from 35 onwards, it's great if you can get into being a Sky pundit but not always possible, guess dependd on how high profile a player and hopw good you are and comfortable you are speaking on tv and presenting.

[WOMBAI]

Does the Pope sh*t in the woods?! No. They are paid a massive amount, but compare it to actors and then look at how short a footballer's career is. I've even surprised myself with this answer. I came in ready to say yes, but then I had a moment. It was a shiny moment, one that I shall never forget. Pope poo makes you smarter.

Like the honesty!

Footballers can continue their careers as coaches or something can't they - there must be other football related careers, I don't know, commentators or something!

All sports, dancing etc type careers are relatively short-lived - but none get paid as much as footballers - don't get it!

[ElProximo]

Nobody to blame but ourselves.
If we started paying 50 quid to see and cheer on Uni students building more efficient, intuitive and high-speed Operating Systems then it would not be long before 100 of the best would be making huge money and million dollar bank accounts,
and,
at least an 'actual thing' making some helpful difference in your own daily life would occur that really would affect your life.

In fact, no footballer has ever produced anything for our society. Nothing. Absolutely nothing is done except aerating some grass and a little net-stretching.
Zero is produced.
Nothing of any real consequence is actually made or does any real thing for your life.

[Dr.Gonzo]

Like the honesty!

Footballers can continue their careers as coaches or something can't they - there must be other football related careers, I don't know, commentators or something!

All sports, dancing etc type careers are relatively short-lived - but none get paid as much as footballers - don't get it!

Yeh but the money in the jobs they can get later is a fraction of what they're paid now. You have to remember it isn't just about paying them, it's paying them enough to make it hard for anyone else to have them. It isn't just wages... it's also part stratergy. Like an auction.

[Princess]

I never see why footballers get all the hassle,singers and actors get paid feck loads too.

[WOMBAI]

I never see why footballers get all the hassle,singers and actors get paid feck loads too.

I personally feel they get paid too much as well!

[Crimson Dynamo]

again i reiterate that most football players in the UK get paid regular or sub standard wages. It is only the head of the pint that gets the big money.

I think there are many professions, dentists come to mind, that are well over paid, lawyers is another.

[Dr.Gonzo]

My boss is overpaid, but then again so am I. Look at me now, sat here talking to you swines when I could be rearranging files and masturbating in the shared toilets...

...BRB

[MarkWaldorf]

It's a billion-dollar industry, that's just the way it works.

[Beastie]

I don't even pay or support anything to do with the football industry. It is good for fitness, kids doing it and being physically active but the footballers do get paid too much per week, as do other people in the sporting or media industry but it is the way how things work unfortunately. If most of the people in the world were all on a similar wage the world would be a better place.

[Crimson Dynamo]

I do think that prem football players could use their money a lot better. How many really give a lot to charity?

[WOMBAI]

I don't even pay or support anything to do with the football industry. It is good for fitness, kids doing it and being physically active but the footballers do get paid too much per week, as do other people in the sporting or media industry but it is the way how things work unfortunately. If most of the people in the world were all on a similar wage the world would be a better place.

Agreed! Unfortunately, the world doesn't seem to be able to function like that. It makes sense in theory - but human beings always seem to want to compete and be better than and have more than others. We live in a largely capitialistic world!

Not that I support communism - but I do feel that divides are too big - and the world's wealth should be more evenly distributed. Countries and individuals should have an important part to play though in contributing and earning their share!

[Vicky.]

Yes. far too much.

And those that say its a short-lived 'job'...it is not a job, its a hobby that you get paid for.

[Smithy]

Of course they are

[rapunza1977]

i do think that prem football players could use their money a lot better. How many really give a lot to charity?

many!

[rapunza1977]

Yes. far too much.

And those that say its a short-lived 'job'...it is not a job, its a hobby that you get paid for.


Hardly a hobby! You need to be in the best physical condition to ensure you are at the top of your game and in the first team each week. You need to eat the right things. You have to train hard. Also, the injuries sustained can be career ending, life threatening.

I laugh at all this I really do - yeah they get paid, they swan about but you tar every single player with the same brush

[Harry!]

Yes.

[Vicky.]

Hardly a hobby! You need to be in the best physical condition to ensure you are at the top of your game and in the first team each week. You need to eat the right things. You have to train hard. Also, the injuries sustained can be [b]career ending[b/], life threatening.

I laugh at all this I really do - yeah they get paid, they swan about but you tar every single player with the same brush

Hobby ending...dear.

Kicking a ball around a field is not around a field is not a 'job'. Millions of people do it...after school, after work...etc. Just some LUCKY people, get paid for doing it.

Its kind of like me getting paid shedloads of money for reading a book. Because I read a little faster than others. And i could sustain a serious paper cut while doing it.

[setanta]

Hobby ending...dear.

Kicking a ball around a field is not around a field is not a 'job'. Millions of people do it...after school, after work...etc. Just some LUCKY people, get paid for doing it.

Its kind of like me getting paid shedloads of money for reading a book. Because I read a little faster than others. And i could sustain a serious paper cut while doing it.

It's just a case of supply and demand. They supply us with endless moments of creativity and passion, you know? I mean you reading a book wouldn't do the same really. Well, suppose what you'd be wearing might help. lol. Sorry, couldn't resist!

[Vicky.]

It's just a case of supply and demand. They supply us with endless moments of creativity and passion, you know? I mean you reading a book wouldn't do the same really. Well, suppose what you'd be wearing might help. lol. Sorry, couldn't resist!

LOL. :D

I know this.

But I still find it hard to class playing football as a 'job'. I really do.

[setanta]

LOL. :D

I know this.

But I still find it hard to class playing football as a 'job'. I really do.

But you in a good Ireland kit and I might want to have a look but that's about it darling. lol.

They do give alot of people and awful lot of pleasure though, the same way that popstars or moviestars do. It's just the way of the world unfortunately.

[Vicky.]

But you in a good Ireland kit


NEVER :shocked:

[setanta]

NEVER :shocked:

Green's a lovely colour for some girls though lol.

[Vicky.]

Green's a lovely colour for some girls though lol.

I wouldnt wear a footbal strip if you paid me the amount footballers get paid for doing it.

They look awful. And I cant STAND football...though i did used to wath man u matches with gav when ronaldo played for them ;)

[Vicky.]

And i dont suit green...

[setanta]

I wouldnt wear a footbal strip if you paid me the amount footballers get paid for doing it.

They look awful. And I cant STAND football...though i did used to wath man u matches with gav when ronaldo played for them ;)

Yeah, well the rugby jerseys are much better on girls anyway. Better fabric all round. lol.

[Crimson Dynamo]

many!

really?

can you give me an example and tell me what the amount given is as a percentage of his annual income?



i will go and get a cup of tea...

[30stone]

Footballers get paid a lot because they bring a lot of money into the country.
They get paid a lot because people choose to watch them..
Football on tv gets a massive audience..

Most will only get paid that high wage for like 8 years when they are young they dont get paid as much, then when they get to old they get a reduced money contract..

Actors and singers both get paid more..

Most of footballers money comes from sponsership.

[Crimson Dynamo]

League One, annual earnings with the average of around £67,850 or £1,305 a week. While down in League Two, the average of £49,600 brings in just £954 a week.

On the non-league scene, players in the Conference (Division Five if you want) take home around £20-30,000 a year.

[rapunza1977]

Hobby ending...dear.

Kicking a ball around a field is not around a field is not a 'job'. Millions of people do it...after school, after work...etc. Just some LUCKY people, get paid for doing it.

Its kind of like me getting paid shedloads of money for reading a book. Because I read a little faster than others. And i could sustain a serious paper cut while doing it.

Again absolute nonsense. So athletics is a hobby, golf etc all hobbies for people. Yeah no worries "dear"

We will agree to disagree - you have your opinion, I have mine.

[rapunza1977]

really?

can you give me an example and tell me what the amount given is as a percentage of his annual income?



i will go and get a cup of tea...


There are loads of footy players who have foundations and charities set up, Stephen Ireland for one does a great deal amount of charity work.

Google it. Do you give to charity from your earnings?

[Crimson Dynamo]

There are loads of footy players who have foundations and charities set up, Stephen Ireland for one does a great deal amount of charity work.

Google it. Do you give to charity from your earnings?

It is easy to give £20,000 a year to charity if you earn £3,000,000 a year


and the foundations are led by the charities or agents not by the players.

[Stacey.]

yeah, a little.

[rapunza1977]

Your last statement is unture I am afraid - sorry not being argumentative it is
some may be but not all.....they cannot win. What percentage of income do you give to charity? Where are you getting your figures from £20k in a year from £3m??

[Crimson Dynamo]

Your last statement is unture I am afraid - sorry not being argumentative it is
some may be but not all.....they cannot win. What percentage of income do you give to charity? Where are you getting your figures from £20k in a year from £3m??

Your argument is that prem football players give a lot to charity. I am asking how much and what is the percentage of that to their income?

Too many times we see people fall over celebrities because they donate what seems like a lot of money to us but is actually a fraction of their overall income.

If I give the NSPCC £50 pm, £600 per year and earn £20000 annually then it is roughly 3 % of my income.


Robbie Keane earns roughly £4,000,000 annually (prob more) so to match my example he should be giving £120,000 annually

does he?

[\PJ/]

Nope i don't think so we could say the same about actors,soap stars,singers ECT.

[kjtnation]

They are. It's a waste of money.

[bbfan1991]

As much as I love footie, yes and it's a bloody joke.

[WOMBAI]

As much as I love footie, yes and it's a bloody joke.

Have to say it - the 'bloke' in your sig is one ugly bugger - he looks like he belongs in a zoo! Really - not a pleasant sight! :eek:

[bananarama]

There are plenty more job roles worthy of that sort of money. Kicking a ball around a field is not something that should be paid so well.

Discuss.


Indeed a couple of dozen over sexed over paid hooligans kicking a ball round a field like some demented children with behavour problems.......I wouldn't pay them in rusty washers..........Who's to blame........The mugs who pay good money to watch the idiots........

[30stone]

You could say it about a lot of sports people.

F1 drivings.
Golfers.
American football players.
Basketball players.
Baseball players.

At top level all get payed more than footballers.

[Jords]

Yes, way too much some of them!