That's not in his hands Bongo nor would it make any sense for a few reasons, I've not read the article as it's behind a paywall but for anyone to say he's not a fan as if they're able to decide for him is ridiculous. To say he left for the money is also bollox, he was reportedly offered £240k a week so it isn't that either.

Footballers aren't always in control of their situation in terms of being sold, but in this case he was and made sure the club got good money for him. It's a short career and who wouldn't want to test themselves against the best of the best in the CL, yes he's no longer a big fish in a small pond but he's good enough and hungry enough to adapt to what he's being told to do.

Unfortunately some of our fanbase have turned against him for the "my club my city" thing at the start of last season, what was he supposed to say "I'm ok to leave next summer for a British transfer record"? Or "this will be my last season" - any of which would have put a spectre over the team's performances. He will get booed, of that I have no doubt but for me I'll remember that he gave his all when he was here and without him we might well have got relegated from the Championship. Off the pitch there's a side to his character that's a bit flash harry and he dresses like a tw*t but that's up to him - he does have a good heart too & has helped towards the cost of treatment for very sick children.

To boo him is crass, ignorant and a bit childish to be honest - it will I think play into his hands too if he plays as he seems to feed off it. I'd prefer him to get a one of our own chant and some applause then leave it forever to not be brought up again - if he ever came back to us & played like we know he can would he get the hate then?