Think we have different definitions of the term "hate".
And if you think I'm teary eyed over him you obviously didn't read the bit where I said I think he'll refuse a new contract, that I'll wish him well when he does, and that we'll hopefully replace him in the squad with somebody from the youth team. That's hardly crying into my beer.
It's also good to note that he's 7th choice when we only have 6 central midfielders in the first place. He won't start many games granted, but who comes off the bench first will be determined by the job the manager wants done. Some times it may be Tom, others it won't be. But I guarantee he'll see plenty of game time this season. It isn't all that long ago that we had 4 midfielders out injured at the same time and if that happens again he will be starting games too.
As regards not missing him, well that depends on who replaces him in the squad. If it is somebody from the youth set up, which I personally hope it is, you may find he takes time to get up to speed in the Premier.