Ah, but one has to remember that, whilst they may not look it on TV, most of these athletes are rather large people who are controlling their weight via the associated athleticism of the professional game.
Wayne Rooney, for example, will make Mickey Quinn look like a broom handle; given 5 or 6 years.
Matt Le Tissier has always had an árse the size of a small hatchback, etc, etc
“Other clubs never came into my thoughts once I knew Arsenal wanted to sign me.”