Actually what I said was "I hope that news weren't the reason" I have no idea if they were or weren't. Timing is Suss and no reason for his departure in the middle of important period for the game has been given so we are left to make guesses. Grant has said he is dissapointed he left without telling us why he left. Of course he is going to say it had nothing to do with news led pressure, anything else would be a complete admission of weakness. Of course it could well be the case it had nothing to do with the negotiations, as I said I HOPE SO.
Actually, as far as timing goes, this seems to have been a long term plan...
There is aways going to be a another big deal that is unsigned and projects that are unfinished, they just need to make sure the transition is smooth.
The fact that the announcement came in mid-Novermber says that he has been planning to go for a few months but didnt want to distract from the end of the 2015 season or the start of 2016.
If the announcement had come in March orSeptember, then i would be curious. But, they all need to leave some time...
