Arsenal Reconsidering Kroenke's Overtures?

I'll bet you $5 of Stan "The 'Stache" Kroenke's money that you are quite possibly familiar with the following phrase: Money talks, bullsh*t walks.

I think this may apply to the aforementioned Colorado Rapids owner and his dealings with Arsenal Football Club. Back in 2007 when there was all manner of chatter about a possible Kroenke takeover bid at Arsenal, it's chairman Peter Hill-Wood said he "did not want his sort" at the club. But in the months since he's bought a 12% stake in the club, and formed some sort of partnership between Arsenal and the Rapids and there was even a scrimmage played in London earlier this year between the 2 sides.

And now Hill-Wood says "there is every reason to expect that we shall discuss further how his involvement can be extended" and that "he may well have a vital contribution to make to the future of this football club." If you ask me that's a pretty abrupt U-turn and it shows something of a lack of resolve on Hill-Wood's part...I bet Churchill would be really disappointed. But I guess it just goes to show you how far persistence, cash and power can get you.