I didn't expect to feel exhilarated when Tommy left the Vic but the way he has rubbed Judas' nose in it by stringing him along has made me quite euphoric this afternoon with the news he has joined Portsmouth.
Many many thanks Tommy for all you did for us. You were brilliant and will be welcomed back to the Vic warmly whatever shirt you happen to be wearing.
Judas has obviously gone into panic mode with the news he's managed to get McAnuff instead. To be honest, good riddance. I don't really have much time for a player who clearly has the ability but can only be bothered to turn it on when it suits him. He's been rubbish for us this season and I think we're well rid of him, not least of all 'cos I never could remember to spell his name properly in this blog (is it two n's and one f, two of each, one of each, I'm buggered if I know). I just hope Jobes can't be arsed at the MadStad either, even if he is now with his best mate.
With all of this (sort of) good news, there had to be a catch. Portsmouth have been a bit too enthusiastic and have gone for Mike Williamson as well. This afternoon the situation has quickly moved from a bid being made, to us turning it down, to the player wanting to leave, to him putting in a transfer request to us turning that down as well.
Good work Jimmy and Vince. We need MW for a start. He has been the difference in our defence between the shambles it was under Aidy and now. If we sell him then Jay really will be in charge again and it will be chaos unless MM is thinking of becoming Player Manager. Even if we are offered crazy money lets wait until January so we'll have time to think. Over the next five days lets just concentrate on trying to get in someone to replace Tommy.
As for Mike suddenly wanting to go, I find it rather ironic that he played happily for four years at a club in Division 4. Now suddenly after less than a year with us he's looking to move on again. I'm sure he'll get over having to stay put for another five months or a year and doesn't seem one to do a McAnnuuff and stop performing just 'cos he's in a strop. So lets just say no for now. Please, no matter what Portsmouth happen to come back with.
