Quote from Millen:

There’s been more conversations behind the scenes, definitely,” he said. “I’d like to say we’re closer.

“Mark knows I want him to stay, Mark’s told me he wants to stay, so if both parties are in the same direction then I’m hopeful we can get something done soon.”

So it’s all about the money then. Howard’s not perfect but he’s the best we’ve had for a while and an integral part of an ever-improving back-line so we can’t afford to let him go. Will our miserly attitude force him out?