When we signed Ashley Young, I was dead against it, over the past couple of years I've come to realise what a great pro he is. I'm not sorry to see him go, I think its time, but, I thank him for his contribution. He has been very solid in...
He can hold his head high for his time here. Nothing but professional during a horrible period for us. He leaves with my thanks. The time is right though.
The reality is you need your squad players just in case. I would offer Young, Keane, Dom, Doucoure, all new deals. Just for this reason. If we go out and sign better players for their positions then great but that’s not a given.