...and by the way - has anyone ever shown any proof that he DIDN'T have a cold?
FWIW - even after the move, Bristol City didnt play him in their first two games as he "...was recovering from an illness...." according to their manager to their own website, and they would have no reason to perpetuate any such story if it affected their preparations negatively if it wasn't true would they?
Also, if I remember correctly, there was an issue over a payment that Darren Eales had promised him that was then withdrawn without reason, which probably did not help the attitude of the player towards the club at the time....
I've always found this petty grudge-holding against certain players, normally based on nothing more than heresay and internet tittle-tattle rather than actual knowledge pretty sad and pathetic to be honest, but none moreso than this one....unless he DID actually kill all those puppies