I don't blame managers for playing hardball with their players, it is how the transfer market works and it is the best way to get top value for your assets or best of all keep them if you really don't want them to leave in the first place. I often found it odd how much hostility O'Neill got over the Barry deal because he was holding out for value for his best player (came pretty close to getting it) but now has kept one of his best players thus resulting in a good season.
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