Sexton Blake
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‘Tis is a very shrewd individual and is not going to walk away from any offer from City, whether 3 years or not, without something definitely on the table elsewhere.Nothing wrong with that deal at all if he's in agreement, but I doubt very much he would be, although only a hunch.
Believe this is an exceptional case for the reasons already given. We're not talking about a journeyman Ron Manager here, but somebody who knows the club and its ethos inside out, has been loyal, helped bring in significant windfall income and is currently doing very well, and has done for a while now. Get the distinct impression security is important to him and his family, and being valued by the club for his contribution likely important too. Offering a 3 year fixed term deal is a punt, but a calculated one as he's taken us up before, and it's a contract I believe he's earned, and most importantly I think it's the only one he might take.