Interesting last sentence, can you elaborate even if it's not verified at this point bro.
Just that they were enticed with talk of 'we will always look after one of our own as family' and they bought into a culture where they had support from above, but are now seeing it's just do gooder talk and are a bit deflated. And it could have ramifications of another club comes in with a big offer because they aren't buying in anymore.
This is what I feared would happen.
Siege mentality and backing your players breeds loyalty.
Look at how certain players will back Bennett and Stuart with their last breath? Look at how players in the past would support Alan Jones when he took them under his wing.
Look at how Mike Tyson is loyal to Trump because Trump supported him in the 80s when he was criticised.
players, especially area boys, respect loyalty. This is how we should have been able to sign players under their market value.
FTW!