What we all need to realize is that a lot of us put a lot of effort into this game. At a point, once the game is different to this degree, is it worth the effort anymore? Or would we be better served enjoying that time to do other things (that arguably matter more)? In the end, this is just an online game; if we're not enjoying it, there is no point in staying.

I am going to stay on for next season just to see how the start of a season goes. But if it's still impossible to buy players, and there's no sign that a compromise is being worked towards, then I'm very prepared to leave. It's been a fun 40+ seasons, and I've achieved a lot; if it's time to hang up the managing jacket, so be it.