Downing's a busted flush, his current performance levels not on a par with the pay levels he's used to.
He might be a good bet for a club like Sheffield United next year, no better than that.
Did you truly watch Boro last sesason? I did as did these folk:
http://forum.comeonboro.com/index.php?topic=122469.0
http://forum.comeonboro.com/index.php?topic=113719.0
http://forum.comeonboro.com/index.php?topic=121398.0
Come the end of the season, their fanbase were pretty much all in...
I was pleased with the signings of Upson, Bridge and Murray. Age didn't come in it, as they were improvements on what we had.
Downing was absolute rubbish at Liverpool and again for M'boro in their PL season. Slow, weak and ineffective.
I have faith in the team led by TB, that Downing will...