I think we should’ve realised the moment Whelan was brought into the building Tanner was on his way this summer. Beech has already admitted he was going to play Whelan at right back and only due to injuries did he fill in a centre back but then excelled in that position. Whelan is obviously now seen as centre back with Mellor being brought in. Tanner didn’t play most of of pre-season, I wonder if there had been earlier bids. No problem with Beechy’s comments, Tanner is more suited to playing at a higher level with less physicality, he was bullied and targeted a few times this and last season. Many are treating it as Tanner is the golden boy who did no wrong and Beech is the villain.