I have heard a rumour that the new regime is getting tough on players over contracts. It seems that Bird and Knight have been told that they either sign new deals now or they go this summer. No more letting contracts run down so DCFC gets either nowt or at best a few hundred grand for players who came through the Academy. Sell them now and get 7 figures .......

If true I welcome the new business-like stance Clowes is taking on player contracts.