I see Nike aren't giving him back his boot deal - not shock there.

"We have provision in all our sponsorship contracts that take into account any actions by an athlete that bring the brand into disrepute.

"We certainly have no plans to re-sign him now that he has been released."

Good on 'em - although it was only £40k per year it was better than a kick in the teeth...

'better than a kick in the teeth...'

Was that on purpose?

Still good on Nike for taking a stand - I wish the club would do such a thing.

I may just go an buy a few nike items, just because i like the morale stance they have taken.

Nike have certainly gone up in my estimations. I think this is terrific PR from the company.