Originally Posted by
tomytony
Aya's last sentence " As long as we keep Tufty" is very pertinent to the issue.
He's shown he's ambitious, talented with a great desire to succeed, to progress, to develop, to build.
He's also shown he's a realist in his transfer dealings, has acumen, knowledge and a good eye for a bargain/developing talent.
I don't think that, unlike some on here, he's the sort of person not to have a bloody good go when the opportunity presents itself.
He will have realistic expectations about what/who he needs.
Not to back him could leave Aya's wishes in tatters.
End this small time mentality and HAVE A GO.