General,
1. In all seriousness, if Gareth Barry continues to express a clear desire to leave the club, perhaps even puts in a transfer request, and Liverpool come up with the money that we were originally asking for, then will he really be staying?
And wouldn't that mean that we were keeping an unhappy player at the club? Something which, as you yourself have acknowledged, is counter-productive?
In summation, do you think that the announcement by the football club was a little premature?
Regardless of whether he stays or goes, I think that the club have handled this issue exceptionally well, but I find it difficult to believe that this one is over yet.
If it is, please make sure the player comes out and says so himself (preferably with an apology), so that we can see that his commitment is genuine.
2. Will the third kit be available for purchase this season, and if so, when?
Thanks,
Patrick