Source: SKY_Sports
Brown - Windass was foolish
Hull City boss Phil Brown believes Dean Windass was 'foolish' to join Oldham Athletic, but insists there is no bad blood with the veteran striker.[LNB] Windass is being released by the Tigers, along with Jon Welsh, Ryan France and Michael Bridges, when his contract expires at the end of the month.[LNB]The 40-year-old scored the goal which earned Hull promotion to the Premier League 12 months ago, but was only a bit-part player in the first half of last season.[LNB]He joined Oldham on loan in January, but his time at the League One club was cut short and he finished his Hull career in the reserves.[LNB]Doncaster Rovers had also been keen to sign Windass and Brown believes the local hero should have signed for the Championship club instead of Oldham.[LNB]Good luck"He was adamant he wanted to play, but I didn't think he was fit enough to play in the Premier League aged 40 - that was our difference of opinion," Brown told the Hull Daily Mail.[LNB]"I think he was foolish to take the Oldham position as opposed to a chance he had with Doncaster.[LNB]"That offer was ideal for him, Doncaster were playing good football, but needed someone on the frontline.[LNB]"Maybe then he'd have won another year or two in the Championship, but whatever he chooses to do, good luck to him."[LNB]However, despite the disappointing end to Windass' time at the KC Stadium, Brown has no quarrel with the player.[LNB]He added: "I've got no animosity or bad blood towards Dean Windass, but I wish it could have ended in a more poignant way.[LNB]"My advice to him was always to sit on his last year, and accept the plaudits and credit that he deserved. I dare say fate will dictate that we cross paths again in our careers, but we wish him all the best."[LNB]
