Could Ramsey's absence be beneficial?

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It is sad way to end his time with us. In some respects the word “career” seems to be a bit of an exaggeration although literally correct. He only managed 40 or so games for us in his 3 spells. He was a marvellous player for both Arsenal and Wales and, much as we might love him to bits, you might argue his major contribution to CCFC was earning us £4m+ in a transfer fee in 2008 when we desperately needed it. Sadly, his final spell with us was a costly gamble that did not pay off. You would like to think that there was a coaching opportunity with us at the normal going rate within the Club Establishment but a playing contract is, in my view, out of the question

Thats's a fair and objective summary. A fantastic player for Arsenal and Wales but hardly a City legend in playing terms.