Quote Originally Posted by 57vintage View Post
Like any player in the League, unless they are extra special (eg Laudrup, Strachan) they are found out pretty quickly by opposing scouts, and nullified by tactics thus designed.

Ferguson was a bit of a surprise packet in that he was influential beyond his years when he first played for us. He did so well that he remained in the first team when, I understand, he was originally signed as a development/back-up midfielder.

He’s now less influential as opposition managers know how best to minimise his influence, and he needs to move to try to develop further.

£3.75m and add-ons, and he’s yours.

Other opinions are possible, but mine is correct.
He was signed to play. Clearly did better than expected. Scored some important goals but has went stale. It's the right time for him personally to move on. He should be annoyed with himself that he's not done enough to get into the Scotland squad.