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And all the poisonous rats (the guys who didn't want to be there) don't get the chance to poison the thinking of the new young (and older) recruits......when there's 3 or 4 guys out there who aren't trying much (for example Yazz, Hendo, Menzel), especially when they're senior or 'good' players it really can destabilise the whole team effort (probably goes without saying).

That is why sometimes I am bemused at people calling for Murphy and Gibbs to be moved on.  I believe that they are very much committed to the cause and are opposite to the 'poisonous rats' and are needed to reinforce the values and the work ethic that we now require. I also put Thomas in that category too.