Perhaps he's basing his decision on whether his house sells. A true Phoenix fan would snap that house up.
Its only 160,000+ pounds, Fink, you might start the bidding at say NZ$400,000. SNAP. Although theres probably a local who still wants to live there 
that wil save you the hassle. Reading the pools forum, they do sound resigned to it. Awww 
I'll give the buyer some pancakes to sweeten the deal 