Quote Originally Posted by cardiff55 View Post
Paul, I was thinking more of the wage structure around Bennett. We obviously don't know how much he is on, but he has been with us for over 4 years and had PL wages at one point. So offloading Bennett and taking on Reach might actually help our budget. I know the club pays very well on wages, but that may have to change next season without the parachute payment, unless Mr tan digs even deeper in to his funds?
I'd want to give Bennett at least a one year deal following his injury, he'll have been here five years this summer and has been a good servant to the club - I'd also say he's the best we've had in his position this century. Also, he'll be thirty one soon in just over a fortnight, whereas Reach has only just turned twenty eight - I'd say that would mean a contract for Reach would cost more than one for Bennett.