[4evaabaggie]

Well, one of the worst kept secrets at the shrine is out, Jonny Evans is leaving for City, almost certainly, possibly, maybe, how do I feel about it?

To be honest I am more disappointed that Fletcher left ........ why?

Both players are class players ..... We were lucky to get them, both played well and put in a shift for us and the team. Evans, hate to say it but, is better than we can hope to achieve right now. Love him at our club, will be sad to see him leave, but he is stepping up to the level he should be at, top four pushing for trophies ...... I thank him for his services and wish him all the best ....... We also make a nice profit to reinvest in the squad to raise our level closer to the top eight standard.
Fletcher, too is probably at a higher level than we can offer right now ......... disappointed more for his departure because he has stepped sideways or slightly down ...... the only attractions I see for joining stoke are Mark Hughes ( man ure connection ) and being slightly closer to home.

Would have been happy if they had both stayed for another couple of seasons ....... but hopefully build a younger more attacking squad to push on, get and hold at least 8th and maybe a cup? And I don't mean "of tea".

Any other thoughts?