Quote Originally Posted by BLUETIT View Post
I have always said, when it gets close to promotion, certain players DO NOT WANT IT, as it will disturb their cushy lives
The sad thing is that this is very believable, long serving players with families especially.
One could quite easily imagine wives making good friends, kids settled at a good school and all of a sudden, the reality kicking in that you ain't getting a game playing in the next level up.