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Match 3. 2019. The derby. A chill still in the air, leaden skies beginning to darken, a nervous tension crackles around the stands as we wait for Z cars. Then, as the moment arrives, there's a dip in temperature. As Walton takes on an almost...

Ladies (or gents) out there - please, please, don't fight your other halves corner. If he/she is in the spotlight as an accomplished individual - sporting or otherwise - it simply demeans your better half as a person. They can and should be...

Wish him the best has been one of the key reasons why this team has stayed up, welcome back anytime after he retires and should always get a good reaction from the fans

They offered him a reduced wage, per reports, he declined. If we give in to his asking price, that's over 6 million per year. It's not going to be a one year contract, assume two. 12 million now. Our not so infinite resource is dwindling...

I’m glad he is going, because him and Harrison both give the ball to the opposition way too many times. As others have said he always grafted and scored some majorly important goals for us. I think the best I can say is that if he ever plays at...

One of the best front press player in the league and a team with good front press enjoys plenty of benefits at both ends. we need to fill this gap with a better player without diminishing the work rate significantly.

You forgot to use 'Capitals' at the beginning of every paragraph. You're fired! 🫣

he saved the club and, for that reason alone, fully deserved the contract at the time. Right time to move on now, would've been so stupid to match or increase his current wages.

Had he been prepared to sign an extension for less than £50 k per week, then yes, it would have been worth keeping him around as a squad player. As he clearly wasn't prepared to do that it was the correct decision to let him go. On the plus...

A 20% pay cut to a £100k per week player with, at best, two more years in him is nothing but a 20% pay cut annually to the average working man is catastrophic. And let's not forget, said player will still get that money irrespective of whether or...

I do agree, that is a downside but, nevertheless, it's all smoke and mirrors and, ultimately, he wants to do right for himself and his family. He's maybe trying to push the envelope by suggesting he's worth more but, realistically, he would...

I'm absolutely sure he does 'love the Club' and he will look back on his time here as probably his best footballing experience. But as @ChicagoToffee says it's a short career - and I know it's exceptionally well paid (probably ridiculously so) -...

I’d hazard a guess at half his current wage for two years. Whether we like it or not, if he can get a similar contract again it’s investment for his family the rest of his life. I would have liked him to stay for another year or two on reduced...

I don't get the bitterness. If I could leave my current employ for a sizable wage increase for the same work whilst leaving my current employ on good terms for the last 2-3 years of my working career, I would for sure. And we all would. For sure.

I think so. Just needs to sharpen up his finishing and timing but he probably is one of those strikers most central defenders hate playing against. Does his fair bit in defence but runs the channels well and keeps the other teams defenders on the...