Crewe may have offered him similar terms but over a longer contract.

I’m sure he would rather stay here but after the season he has had, his stock is hardly liable to get much higher.

This is likely to have the potential to be the best contract of his career and he’ll be 32 in November so needs to do what is best for himself & his family.

Mellon will be more aware of his limitations so I would guess if money is the motivating factor then a move away could be his best option.

I would love him to stay but only as an option from the bench. If we want to progress further then in my opinion we will need more quality.