[Doug]

Originally Posted by sparkie

A noble sentiment indeed, however pride wont pay the bills!!...........Dont get me wrong, I would much rather that they stay with us, but can understand them wishing to move to pastures new and increasing their earning potential.

POSTED BY UKCOWBOY (forgot to log Sparkie out......sorry!)

Absolutely agree with Pete and New Red. There's a selfishness on this broad that is too quick to come down on people who seek to better themselves. How many of us would continue to work for the club, if down the road we'd get a few bob more; be paid on time and the amount owed and where offered prospects that where meaningful. What the club has done over the years from the early 70s is nothing short of fantastic; but in 2011 the world is a very different place and players at this level have very different priorities and commitments than us supporters. Nobody should have be left without a contract this season and no player should be criticised for looking out for themselves. The club didn't reward their efforts by offering them a competitive contract to keep them, so why would they want to commit themselves.