but his confidence has been fickle throughout his career

1 or 2 decent seasons true, but he's 33 not 18, if he can't sort his head out yet he never will.
If he didn't have a year left on his contract we would not have offered him a new one.
He needs to realise whether he plays or not is down to him not anyone else.

Posted By: dear prudence, Jun 24, 09:54:40