Quote Originally Posted by Brin View Post
Kerr, do you think that may also explain his under performances when brought back into the fold following his transfer request?

Yes he chipped in quite considerably with his goals and I’m sure others like myself, thank him for that but, it’s still a bizarre way to try to establish a move elsewhere don’t you think?
Why didn’t he ask the club to quietly put the feelers out to southern clubs to assist his needs?

The rumours of a bust up in the changing room may only be speculation but if true, now there’s a brotherly bond that was broken that may have well never got mended.
My take is that a professional footballer, especially one playing for a deal at a new club, is unlikely to do anything other than work his hardest to play as well as possible. I would put it down to trying to find your rhythm after a period of not being in the side, something that affects most players coming back from injury, including Reg who finished our strongest player.

The only time I could imagine a footballer not trying their best is if a deal is already in the bag and they have been played against their will.

No idea what's happened behind the scenes with Freddie but it happens at all clubs, and if he has behaved poorly, word will get around to buyers. In the meantime, thanks for the goals and his part in our recent memories.