[drewks]

Just thinking how ironic is it, that we turned down many 10's of millions of pounds this season, to hold on to players we though were needed to stay up.  Now we will end up without either the players or the money we were offered for them.

The Catch 22 of Premier League football.  Either cash in on your stars, buy whatever replacements you can find and struggle as a result (e.g. Southampton, Swansea), or hold on to them at all costs and then find they won't play for you anymore (Albion, Stoke).

.....or get your recruitment absolutely right and somehow find a few like Brunty, Mozza and Fozzie - players who can more than hold their own at the top level AND have loyalty, commitment and honesty etched into their soul