Didn't begrudge the club sticking by him.....moreover, I'm glad we did. I'd have not begrudged us putting him on a pay as you play type contract either (however comical it may sound).

The intangible of being known as a club that sticks by its players through thick and thin is one I like.....and even if it can't be quantified, it all factors into how we are received to outsiders..... not least of all prospective players.