Haha, Steve I totally understand why you feel that way about Football and I think more and more people all the time are becoming disillusioned with it and the reasons you state play a big part in that.
Personally though, I just try to concentrate on what's good about Football. You still get really great matches, you still get upsets and you still get historic moments that make you glad that you keep watching the sport.
And I'm very much looking forward to the World Cup!