The prostitution of Wayne

So he's staying at Man U.  It was simply just a game of ransom and Wayne won.  Or did he?  Because, in PR terms, it was an expensive mistake.  Huge!  How can you justify the amount of money the guy is going to earn  in a climate where everyone else is feeling the cuts?  Wayne has self harmed.  Unless he proves he's worth it, he is going to be the most hated man on the pitch.  And frankly, is anyone worth that kind of money?  Particularly someone so ugly - and that statement is neither harsh nor irrelevant in this ball game.  Beckham earns a fortune because he's a beautiful player on and off the pitch.  Money and grooming may help Susan Boyle but Wayne is not going to improve with money, grooming or age.   My wonder is whether his now infamous agent, Paul Stretford knows he's about to lose most of his endorsements and is covering his losses with the one deal Wayne can keep.  But big bucks will not make this guy happy and my punt is it won't be long before he's caught with his pants down - and this time he'll be paying for it in more ways than one!

The Wayne In Spain

So Wayne Rooney is leaving Manchester United and no one's quite sure why.  Except for Wayne but he's yet to give his side of the story.  Now I'm not really interested in football but I gather the guy's a genius on the pitch, if somewhat off form of late.  I guess that means that Manchester United's loss is going to be someone else's gain.  Or does it?  Set football aside, he's no Beckham and Coleen is no Posh.  There's something of the Coronation Street about them and unlike the Beckham's, no amount of grooming seems to make them any more appealing.  When Becks allegedly had an affair, it was almost upmarket compared to Wayne's grubby dalliances with hookers young and old.  Somehow that makes me feel that if he follows Beckham's lead and goes to the mooted Real Madrid, that will be the end of the Rooneys as we know them. Wayne might prove himself on the pitch but I just can't see the Spanish falling in love with them, or our interest in this couple continuing across the border. Out of sight will mean out of mind and then what happens to all those endorsements?  The Rooneys should not choose Spain unless they fancy some downtime but somehow I don't think that's part of their game plan.  Least of all Coleen's.  And if Wayne goes and she stays, I'm not sure absence will make the heart grow fonder......

The Xposure Factor

All the controversy surrounding this series of the X-Factor is a fantastic example of how fame deals its hand and any wannabes should take note!  Firstly, every single article written about a contestant, good or bad, is great publicity for the show and only the show.  For the young people concerned whether Katie Waissel who is being dealt the cruellest hand or Cher who is getting a slightly easier ride, not all publicity is good publicity and bad press can be extremely tough to handle. And as for Game over Gamu, it's not exactly been a walk in the park.  This high level of exposure used to take years to attain and therefore allowed plenty of time for talent to be groomed and prepared.  These guys however are being instantly thrown to the wolves so I hope they are getting masses of support from the PR teams behind the scenes.  They will need it.  It's horrible to read vile comments about yourself no matter how long in the tooth you are and these X Factor contestants are just kids.  They now know the price of fame and its a high one.  And this is just the beginning.  For Gamu, fame must have left a very bitter taste.  Let's hope the rest of them have a steely core and that they are judged on talent alone and not on the judgements pronounced in column inches. With apologies for dodgy background colouring - not sure what's happened!