Can't see how Bogle situation can be handled. If, as widely speculated, he hasn't been going to training and, of course, no pre-season, who would want him? Clearly the Alex can't claim breach of contract without his 'illness' being used in his defence, despite the club offering him the number nine short. However, if officially he is ill, then will he be claiming sickness benefit. Or are their contractual obligations covering sickness? (much as a broken leg will keep you out for a year - does the club have to bear the whole cost, or are there schemes like insurance cover or the PFA?). If there is an illness, why be coy about it? Why not be open about the illness like any other? It's this latter question that makes everyone suspicious.