"I poured my heart and soul into football and all I got in return was money. That might sound strange to some people, but it’s true.”
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/oct/14/brian-lenihan-football-mental-health-hull-city
Ward and Lenihan are at very different stages of their careers though. Ward is motivated to play at the highest level possible, for the biggest wages, as he has limited seasons left. Lenihan may well see that his route to the first team, and eventually the Premier League, is easier with us (not...