Let’s agree to differ. It came across as unnecessarily terse at best. In McCann’s shoes, I would have ignored it, but maybe there is some history?
It’s not a capital offence, but AB does need to polish up his approach to comms, media, engagement.
He could have said: “What a career he’s had and I wish him all the best in what he chooses to do next. But, no, we are not interested in bringing Billy back at this stage of our development as a club, and at this point in his career.” Same response in essence, but entirely different tone.