Why is it clearly a false narrative? A number of different sources in Wellington have told me it was the family that has sent him back to Sydney now the official word confirms it
Why would the Phoenix bother making up that and not just put another reason out their. There is nothing in it for them to not be open about it.
I think it undermines his claims of professionalism but I don't think it's a lie.
I think your tinfoil hat has slipped over your eyes JD.