Really poor effort from Rodwell. I remember that goal against United, and thinking he could be a real Rolls Royce of a player. A huge shame.
Is it likely he will take the offer rather than milk the last 18 months of a 60k a week contract?!? I don't know if he is a genius, but you'd have to really hate what you are doing in life to think that it's a better option.
He's lost the passion mate. You can see it in his game, his demeanor, his interviews etc. I've heard rumours, (could be complete BS by the way) that he is struggling with his mental health. This is from internal sources mind, and a few people have mentioned it on the RTG Sunderland forum, this is hardly 100% accurate information. If true, it would certainly explain while he wants out and why he's really struggling to play consistently for us.
https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/rodwell-does-anyone-know-the-truth.1412021/page-20
Mental health problems is a real, real problem and something any-one shouldn't go through. If that is a factor, I think it's probably best for both-parties if he leaves and get's his head sorted, before he decides if he still wishes to pursue a career in football.
Even if that rumour isn't true, it's still best he leaves, his reputation is now at an all time-low, it's quite clear his Sunderland career is never going to work out, it's best if Sunderland and Rodwell part company.
Fundamentally, the club simply can't afford to pay someone 60k a week who rarely plays due to injury or other issues (potentially) when we're in a dire financial situation. Something has to give, so it's about time this Rodwell situation was properly sorted.
It's a shame, I had genuine high-hopes of him doing okay here, I thought if he could find some of his earlier career form he had for Everton, we had ourselves a cracking little player on our hands, it's just never worked out.
Again I reiterate, it's more than likely just speculation that his personal issues are the reason behind him not playing. No-one knows the truth. If he is genuinely having mental health issues, I sincerely hope he get's the help he needs as it's a horrible thing to go through.
Hopefully, if he does leave, he'll come back and start a new chapter and revive his career, he's guaranteed to come back and score against us, you just know it's written in the stars.
I think he'll probably just retire more than likely.
