Bit disappointed that he hasn't shown a bit of loyalty and stayed on for one more season. Not entirely surprised though, football is all about money, plain and simple.
Can't blame him either, who else wouldn't be tempted by potentially £100k a week. Still think it will be a big risk for however decides to sign him. He had a great first season in the Premier League for us, but as PL said he had no injuries or suspensions (until the last game).
Just hope Villa stick to their guns and get silly money for him
We can then invest that money into the football club
This is a long building process where I guess there is unfortunately an inevitability that players will be sold along the way.
If the club benefits from that, helping to balance the books so we're not making a loss each year that makes the club stronger for the long term. As a supporter you don't want to hear that i know but it's a business at the end of the day.
The way we competed before paying big transfers and huge wages was not sustainable.
Anyway that's imo, it helps me to justify selling our best player and softening the blow!
In Lambert we trust
UTV!