People made out I was very, very greedy and was asking for an extortionate amount of money. That was never the case. I asked to be put in line with the top earners at the club and I was not offered that option. I value myself a lot higher than what the club offered me. I think my performances on the pitch have proved that.

We should have an owner, period. There's 10 people waiting in line to spend an absolute disgusting amount of money and to sit around and waver, there's no excuse.

It's always nice to be linked with the big boys and always nice to be gazed at from afar and be admired for your football.

I wanted to be put in line with the top earners at the football club. I've left it in City's hands, they know my situation - I've made it very clear where I stand. I was told by the chief executive that it was the final offer so I've had no other option. There are no negotiations, so as far as I am concerned my future lies elsewhere.

It was a good performance but it was only a draw. We've got to beat them to give us the bragging rights for this season.

I'll get in the ring (with Brinkley) when everything - the money, the promotion, the event - is right, ... I've had (10) pro fights. I'm smart enough to know I'm still in a learning phase. I'm not going to be pushed into the ring by rude comments. Log onto www.jessebrinkley.com and support him. Log onto www.joeygilbert.com , too. See you at Tahoe. Thank you.