I'm guessing he's on a fairly meagre salary, and if he's happy to be at LFC on such sums, there is absolutely no reason to get rid in my opinion. He's let nobody down, and in fact I'd go so far as to say that he's done a hell of a lot towards saving our season. I'm sure he knows his place, and if he's happy to get limited opportunities, but to still be a part of the club, then he'll hear no complaints from me.
Anyone that saw Anelka's hands-on-hips-athon at the weekend saw from themselves the kind of non-performance that a complacent player with class can sometimes trot out. On the contrary, nobody is under any illusions about Mellor's quality, but there is a lot to be said for a hungry second-tier player prepared to put themselves about on the pitch and work for the team. It would be enough for me if he was standing still for 89 mins but still getting goals, but he's putting a hell of a lot into each game, and the goals have been just reward. He knows where the goal is, which is exactly what we've needed of late.
I tell you what, if he retired tomorrow he'd get a pint on cue at any pub with any real LFC fans in for the rest of his life.
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