Lads, Crouchie has not signed a new contract, to assure that he hasn’t any intentions of a bosman. He only has one season left I mean he could have at least extended his contract by a year or two. After all, Benitez gave him his real big opportunity and to be quite frank his only opportunity at the very highest level. None of the top four will purchase him and wouldn’t have we were laughed at when we signed him. In the long run if he wants to play at the very highest level of the game then he is going to have limited appearances and if Benitez is making that clear, I don’t see any harm. There is no point going down the Sissoko road.
I agree that for even my liking he has been under used. But then Benitez has had a lot of unfair pressure this season, and obviously trying to accelerate the sketch for the future may involve being a little stronger towards those that are not sure of staying or wanting to jump the boat. Especially, when there are reasonable substitutes.
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