Pure hypocrisy from Hendo, really disappointing to see somebody I thought was a decent guy sell out his principles. Even more pathetic given he was earning a packet with us anyway. But, there you go, another footballer is a mercenary, shocker.
I think this hurts our chances quite a bit next season. Yes he would not have played every game, and we were already bringing in long term replacements. But he was club captain and hugely experienced. It'll be a big challenge to get a very new, young, midfield to gel quickly. And we've now lost our 3 most experienced midfielders all at once. Far from ideal, and there's not too many obvious replacements of similar experience and proven leadership qualities.
I don't wish him the best at all. Feel he's let us and himself down, big time. But F**k him, we move on. Hopefully Jürgen can find a serious replacement somewhere. I like Amrabat but it seems he is set on Athletico Madrid. Nobody else is really jumping out at me at this point. Kalvin Phillips? Like him too but something doesn't seem right since he went to City. Shame we didnt know about Hendo sooner as might have changed the club's thinking on some of the big guns that we already passed on.
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