United Of The Mines

The 32 Chilean miners who we have heard ever so much about over the last few months are soon to be pulled free in the ride of their lives and what more could they want with in their first few hours of freedom? Well, it seems ipods, £6,200 from a Chilean mining entrepreneur, a years free plonk from a wine makers and £280 designer shades are already being lined up to put the smile back on their faces.

Yes, this is a great sign of generosity but off course an excellent free advertising campaign as the likes of Apple are fully aware, the worlds eyes will be hooked on them more so now then ever as the first miner makes it in to the light at the end of the tunnel if all goes to plan.

Despite the money they will be given and the free booze to help them celebrate it seems dear old Sir Bobby Charlton, one of my all time favourite United legends has upped the stakes by inviting the, "Massive football fans" to where else but, 'The Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford'. A place off course Chilean miners could have only dreamt about going to before the disaster took place with the wage their on.

A Manchester United spokesman confirmed, "The club will do whatever we can to welcome them and arrange to meet the players." I do believe Bobs has done this in good will as his Father too was a miner but as far as press coverage goes for United it's going to be off course known world wide what a "considerate" club they are. It could also off course work in getting the negative press surrounding the team away from the on going scandal that off course is Wayne Rooney's ball action on and off the pitch.

I can just see it now, a rainy day in Manchester, the Chilean miners kitted out in United garms from head to toe and some of the clubs legends and top boys alongside the statue of Sir Matt Busby, smiles galore.

I'm sure the miners will be spoilt rotten while there over here, good luck to them!