Something to chew on

Amid all the angst, wailing, gnashing of teeth and self-flagellation by Manchester United supporters everywhere at the announcement that their hero and manager for the past 26 years, Sir Alex Ferguson, was soon about to retire, please spare a thought...

Amid all the angst, wailing, gnashing of teeth and self-flagellation by Manchester United supporters everywhere at the announcement that their hero and manager for the past 26 years, Sir Alex Ferguson, was soon about to retire, please spare a thought for the real losers at this news.

For there could not have been a more sombre mood than that which undoubtedly pervaded the boardroom ... no, not the Manchester United Football Club one, but that within the company which now clearly faces ruination... the Wrigley Chewing Gum Company!

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