It’s a conundrum for any player. If it’s a loan deal then getting ‘games under your belt’ is better than playing reserve or U23 football. If we get relegated they still end up at there parent club.
For players like O’Brien who sign contracts, in this case for 18 months, he knows he will be getting paid for those 18 months, so does it really matter what League he is in? Yes I am sure his preference is to play as high as possible. Did it stop Adam Rooney going from Scottish Prem to English none League? Has it stopped Green leaving Lincoln to play in the Conference? Notts will be an attractive proposition whilst we pay decent cash out.
3m is not sustainable, but nor is a 35+ playing squad.
So players looking at our position should be shifted on, players looking to play for NCFC should be seriously considered.