The grass at the training ground was growing fast and the bank balance of Barnsley Football Club was growing even faster.
But money changes things.
Michael Sterling sat in his office. On his desk sat a mountain of paperwork.
Arthur Milton was sitting on the sofa. He was not wearing his Hawaiian shirt today. He was wearing a suit. He looked uncomfortable. He was loosening his tie every five seconds.
"I hate suits Boss," Arthur complained. "It feels like a snake is hugging my neck."
"We have meetings Arthur," Michael said without looking up. "Serious meetings. You cannot negotiate contracts looking like a tourist."
"But I am a tourist in this world of high finance," Arthur sighed. "I miss the days when we paid players with a sandwich and a promise."
"Those days are gone," Michael said. "Now we pay them with gold."
He picked up the first file.
PLAYER: ISAIAH KING
CURRENT WAGE: £30,000 per week
DEMAND: £150,000 per week
AGENT: MINO RAIOLA JR.
