Quote Originally Posted by Dénia Bluebird View Post
Quite agree with the main sentiment here. Much as I was an early fan it appears he played for his contract which undoubtedly resulted in a generous payoff. Now he will do the same in Bruges which should be easier in a much weaker league.
I bet the payoff was fairly minimal, probably to cover the gap in wages Bruges could pay and we were paying him. I doubt the Belgian league is much weaker than the Championship also.