I agree with this and it's partly why I have mixed feelings about promotion. We'd be paying crazy money to our players, obscene money actually, and however much that's offset by TV money/parachute payments/prize money/more sponsorship revenue, it just feels harder to give vocal support to - or...
Well done Ashley, you've been a great servant to the club and consistently improved despite the abuse from some sections of the crowd. I hope the move brings you financial security and a springboard to better things.
I would hate to see him go. I can't remember a player who's gone on improving as dramatically as Barnes, and we won't find anyone who works harder.
I trust the club to do the right thing, but whatever happens I'm certain Barnes will go on to have a great career.