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Either way, I am looking forward to Bloomfield's tell-all autobiography after he retires as England manager.

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And even that statement at face value implies they wouldn’t have been bothered if he had left during the summer.

I don't see why it's so outrageous that a club might not want someone (as has been claimed by our resident ITKs) who perhaps doesn't align with their approach. At the end of the day, the previous ownership handed over to a billionaire - they're going to want to do things their own way. 'But it's Matt Bloomfield' doesn't really cut it.

If Dan Rice told you he had won the lottery but needed you to pay a facilitation fee in order to access the funds…

I don't think there is clear evidence either way, but the tone of the statements put out suggests Matt feels loved by the hierarchy at Luton (but maybe not anymore at Wycombe) is really fired up to be involved in recruitment at Luton (but has been moved more remote at Wycombe) has been offered a longer contract at Luton and on almost certainly a much bigger salary (meanwhile, it appears WWFC made no attempt to get him to sign a new contract, despite him having been interviewed for two other positions).

I know what my view if the situation is.

I'd be a lot more convinced by 'The Club are disappointed Matt turned down the massive contract extension we offered as an inducement to stay'.

Are we forgetting who handed the club over to the current regime in the first place btw? There was a whole transition period, wasn't there? Surprised RC hasn't come in for any stick (I don't think he should).

Evidence?

I’m sorry. I’ve stated before I’m not blessed as being in the know. I simply read ‘The Club is naturally disappointed with Matt’s decision to leave in the middle of the season’

Was it Trevor Stroud?