In fairness, there were those posts for Cook. However, it was made clear that he was out of contract at the end of the season and was not going to sign a new one. We got the best deal we could (avoiding the issue of tribunal) and, as you say, he wouldn't necessarily be as good if he'd stayed...
If I ran NSC this sort of crap would be banned. Why do people moan about players being sold two years after they've gone.
However, since you've done it, look at the league table. Bournemouth are not top based on their defence. It's about the sixth best and has only conceded four less goals than...