Quote Originally Posted by krakowdon View Post
Let's face it, anywhere on the scale from 'giving them the respect of listening to what they want to say' even if he doesn't go, a la Sunderland right up to resigning to go there against the club's wishes will be seen as treachery. (Although it would be funny if he spoke to them then told them to poke it.)

The ideal scenario for him is that Aberdeen simply refuse permission for them to talk to him.

Unfortunately that requires Milne to grow a set, which is concerning as he seems far too fond of the taste of hun d1ck.
As much as I share your cynicism towards the Alford neep, I think you're probably looking at it far too simplistically.

I'll hazard a guess that when DM signed his new extended contract in the summer, there will have been a gentleman's agreement, or a release clause allowing him to speak to any club, provided they agree to pay "x".

We'll have no issue other than to honour that or risk being in breach of contract and therefore allowing him to go for f**k all.