No, you are right.
In the midst of relegation battles we should definitely be handed out new contracts, and pay rises, and who is to say he would want to commit amongst the uncertainty.
But no, erveryone is an idiot, in hindsight.
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How about they didn't let the club captain to get into the last 18 months of his contract, someone who has proven to be one of our most effective players. There would be a much better chance of him signing a contract last summer than there is of him signing post impressive work cup. No hindsight required on that.