Howe was poached already as Robins now is, but Howe then left to return back to his club. That would put off many people linking him with doing the same thing twice.
He'd be praised as a hero for sticking it out. He hasn't made a bed or burned any bridge until he signs a contract. People forget things quickly when the results come.
If he said no and wanted to stay? Of course he would.
Some brief yap about owing it to himself to sound them out blah blah and everyone screaming C-UNIT would change their tune and get on with it.
He could tell the truth and some people won't believe a word. He could lie to save face and some people will buy it and blame the owners.
There's really no point any more, is there?
The mailout reckons they've had local and national offers but are open to more bids. I wonder how much it would cost? Let's club together and get a username on each game.