Not being able to convince a 26 year old to stay at the club where he's liked and well respected (by most, at least), when the offer he takes is a 2 year deal at Port Vale, is embarrassing. Even if the money is decent, it's still only a 2 year contract which is risky for a lad who knows what long term injuries are like, and would be at a difficult age to find a good deal if the move doesn't go well.

Might have been a Hamshaw decision not to offer a solid 4 year deal, might have been RS/PD, might have been TS. Pretty sure where my bet would go, pretty sure I could pinpoint the start of his desire to GTFO, and pretty sure we're going to need some minor miracle to find better.

Hopefully the last bit of bad news on the squad front, onward and upwards.