such a shame scotty is retiring so young, got a good few more years in him.
good luck in the future and thank you for your years spent as a rhino

You are living in a different world if you think length and quality of service are not contributing factors when decisions are made between an employer and employee.

Who exactly has upset you with differing views on Donald & Eastwood? because I know what my thoughts were on Eastwood and what I posted.

Indeed. A reasonable employer will look to the welfare of his players, and I can see why the devious approach by Eastwood, does not stack up well against Donalds, and in all truth I have absolutely no problems with Scott Donald's reasoning or desire to return home.

I have also no axe to grind regarding Eastwood either, other than this is precisely the kind of talent that GH should be signing with an eye to our future, and to loose his services is a pain in the butt.

The over the top platitudes by the gormless few were there to be shot down, although I reckon it's run its course now.

Next week, I expect Numpties R Us to be offering up similar opportunities!

Fair enough but I didn't see anything OTT myself.

The contract starts when there is an offer, acceptance and consideration. In this particular instance there will be no consideration from either party as Donald will not be offering his playing services and Leeds will not be paying him.

Thus, there is no contract. It has been rendered void.

Making the situation both legally and morally a whole different ball game to the Eastwood situation.

HTH.

Hummm - there was a former poster of these boards (who swore never to return) who used to refer to Donald as a chancer too.