Much like the Bridcutt deal I feel we've undersold. Oh well.
I wonder what the plan is? Did we push the boat out going for promotion the first few seasons and now are reeling in the spending, happy to tread water until the academy starts paying off?
Or i this some part of a masterplan...
What makes you think that?
Sunderland were rumoured to be in for him last season. He could have, like Bridcutt, dug his heels in and maneuvered for a move away. As far as I'm aware, he didn't. In fact he played 34 times last season, 15 of which were after Sunderland expressed their interest...