Quote Ellam="Ellam"If Burnett had played one more game he would get his bonus but Hulls board been tight with there money didn't want to pay him it. If you make so amny appearances in a season you get a bonus and he fell one short.'"
If this has been the case maybe the board thought this as punishment for his indiscretion? Not saying it's correct. Also if this has happened it's concerning from a team selection policy point of view!