I was told that JA said NO to our approach last year ... the diff was 20k more at the Bergers.....
My understanding was the issue wasnt the 20k but rather the clause he wanted in his contract to be able to leave instantly if he got an A league offer, aside from that we were his preference, most of the board were happy to include the clause cos lets face it he isnt getting an A league gig now, but 1 board member whose always been pro Esteban overuled it, negotiations broke down and Heidelberg swiftly moved in, so swift that they sacked Katsakis whilst he was bolidaying in Greece lol.