I'm gutted. Absolutely gutted. This guy literally saved us (well Arteta) from the brink and is only on the way out because he'd been sidelined for so long.
Can't remember the last transfer out from us that stings like this, and not because he's the best player we've ever sold/lost for free. Henry and other great players left us after giving us their best years so couldn't be too upset. Other wankers like van Dickhead and Cashley left us in their primes but they were snakes.
This one though, a guy who came through the youth team, showed so much potential, and could have gone on to be a great for us. One who'd happily stay here even if it meant being not being automatic first choice but leaving because we'd rather keep guys who showed nowhere near what he's shown he could do. Everyone knows he wouldn't get anything more than garbage time minutes every couple of months.
I'll be honest, we don't deserve loyalty from any of our young players, and I can see why a lot of them are jumping ship. Really hope he smashes it and gets a move to a big club.
