Why the Le Toux deal makes sense on the field and the books
Forget sentimentality. Forget “fan favorite.” Here’s why the Le Toux deal makes sense in terms of soccer and money.
Articles written by: Dan Walsh
Novelist in progress. Former newspaper & magazine reporter. Occasional freelancer. Started PSP in 2009 with some awesome guys. Moved to Italy in 2014, then the UK in 2019. See more at http://www.danielwalsh.net. Follow on Twitter @danwalsh_writes.
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