Some harsh opinions on here. I think he’s a good footballer but not the right style for the Championship. If he goes to Germany it will be interesting to see how he progresses.
Kit seems to be in stock online. If the club is moving towards online sales rather than through the club shop, why don't they just bite the bullet. It does seem daft not to have a club shop at the stadium and local shopping centres. The club must be missing out on revenue.
It’s not a back hander. The technical term is the “planning balance” whereby the harm from a development can be outweighed by benefits such as biodiversity net gain, contributions to social infrastructure and need. It may seem grubby but it is a genuine part of our planning system.