Michael Jackson’s drummer, Jonathan Moffett, performs “Smooth Criminal,”
MJ once said: “My bass player makes a mistake, my guitar player makes a mistake, I make mistakes sometimes, but Sugarfoot never makes a mistake.”
During a recent transfer window, a secret meeting was arranged for Mikel Arteta and one of Arsenal’s top targets. The plan was for it to be a relaxed sort of occasion.
It soon became clear, though, that Arteta was in no mood for casual chit-chat. Not long after the player arrived, the Arsenal manager asked to take him into another room. Just the two of them. No others allowed.
What followed, Telegraph Sport understands, was the most extraordinary set of noises. Arteta could be heard banging on tables, slamming on walls, jumping around the room and shouting. He had a presentation prepared, about how the player would fit into Arsenal’s set-up, and he delivered it with chest-thumping, hair-raising passion.
When the pair finally emerged, the player was wide-eyed and dazed. Almost like he had been brainwashed. He never fully explained to his advisors what had been said, but he was absolutely clear about his intentions. “I want to play for Arteta,” he told his agent.
@SamJDean looks at how Arteta’s unique methods drove Arsenal to end their 22-year wait for the title ⬇️
https://t.co/Z3a6Tk5iex
There are places we pass through in life… and there are places that become part of who we are.
Manchester will forever be my home.
To the city, the club, and every supporter, my sincerest thank you. These past four years have been unforgettable, filled with moments my family and I will carry with us for the rest of our lives. There simply aren’t enough words to describe the happiness and warmth we’ve felt here.
Thank you for every cheer, every memory, and for making us feel at home from the very first day.
Forever a Red Devil ❤️
Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada spoke about the contradictions of human nature:
“Some people dream of having a swimming pool at home, while those who have one hardly ever use it. Those who have lost a loved one feel a profound sense of loss, while others often complain about their living relatives. Those without a partner long for one, while those who have one often don't appreciate it. The hungry would give anything for a meal, while the satiated complain about the taste of their food. Those without a car dream of owning one, while those who have a car are always looking for a better one.”
The key to happiness is gratitude: truly seeing and appreciating what we already have, and understanding that somewhere, someone would give anything for what we take for granted.