On the other hand, if Martinez wanted out and wasn't prepared to keep fighting for that number one spot, maybe that's the flaw that prompted the sale.

We don't know what went on behind the scenes. We never do.

I wouldn't have thought it would be too difficult to displace Leno. So maybe other bullshit was happening.

There does seem to be a stench of favouritism at the club though.

Is Martinez dead now, btw? What kind of injury did he have? A leg amputation? Wasn't playing before he got injured, isn't playing now - so I guess the injury must be terminal?