He deserves massive, massive credit. And it explains why we are able to snap up Cabaye that cheap and quick. Carr figured him out since 18 and paid close attention and that's why we knew the clause. 10m is much more reasonable but actually even at 10m he is still a bargain.
“I’ve been watching Cabaye since he was 18. I liked him so much I asked Chris Hughton to come along with me when he was boss to watch him. But the asking price by Lille was then £10m, which was out of our reach.
“We heard he had a get-out clause and again that was all we needed.