Don't know. But does it matter much? These things just happen in a fiercely competitive environment, don't they? And he came back and did loads for the club anyway - which may be your point, come to think of it.
Dean Hammond's complaint after he left the club was that he was stitched because Albion needed to sell, but painted it as his decision. Not the only one to moan that contracts promised didn't materialise when push came to shove. He got abuse for leaving so, I think, in the heat of the moment was...
I think you’ll find Tony Bloom’s long term objective - though not publicly stated for obvious reasons - is also European football. That would justify his huge ongoing investment in infrastructure and youth. Being a hardcore Albion fan, he’s building slowly but surely towards that goal having...
I think we have to acknowledge Bielsa is a unique character and a pioneering coach. I was lucky enough to see his Athletic Bilbao side close at hand twice when they knocked Man Utd out of Europe and also watch part of one of his meticulous training sessions in Spain. The spirit and intensity of...