Hi James
Thanks for having the good heart to come on and send us a message which was heartfelt and I am sure, involved much soul searching.
I have seen you with your little lad in the bar after the game. He looks a happy little chap but please bear in mind I know exactly how you feel. My lads were with me at the game and as I look at both of them who are now 22 and 19 respectively I wonder where all the years have gone. I was able to spend much time with them as a junior soccer manager at Unicorn Athletic so I have been with them constantly thoughout their childhood but they are grown up now and very soon they will both be leaving. Our house will just have Carys from Chester and myself Steve from Sale rattling around and saying how nice the peas are. (John and Norma Major - AKA Spitting image). The saying they grow up fast has already been recognised by yourself and only confirms to me what a good father you will be/have been.
I think you are making the right decision, but myself and all my fellow fans will miss seeing you with a smile on your face and your devasting finishing - you have been superb, formed a great partnership with Damien and you are both already Alty legends. I have enjoyed your goals as well and you are a great striker.
James, whatever you do in the future, thank you so much for the memories, and I wish you and all your family, in particular the cute little lad of yours, nothing but success in the future.
Thanks so much for caring about us to send the message.
Fondest regards
Steve from Sale