'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off
How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and his fans?
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Notable Quotes
"The perception of his arrogance is wrong. He is just a young bouncy man, living his best life."
— Lis Saunders , Activist
"As the players themselves say, he's an idiot, but he's our idiot."
— Lis Saunders , Activist
"There are probably two ends of the spectrum."
— Charles McGillivray , Celebrity
"I don't hold any grudges against Henry."
— Simon Stacey , Celebrity
Key People
Charles McGillivray is a host of the Northampton Saints podcast Beneath the Lift Tower.
Eddie Hearn is a British boxing promoter, the managing director of Matchroom Boxing.
Henry Pollock is a young rugby player making his first Test start for England.
Lis Saunders is the chair of the Northampton Saints Supporters Group.
Supremo of Northampton.
Simon Stacey has been a Northampton Saints fan for 40 years and co-hosts the podcast Beneath the Lift Tower.
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How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and his fans?
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