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"Neil Warnock told me that Millwall had come in for me and that in his opinion I should go there," said Hayles.
"My first reaction was shock, then I was quite angry and upset, but after I'd calmed down I thought that if that's the way the manager feels I'm better off out of it.
"Why stay where I'm not wanted?
"My pride was hurt but I know in my heart that I'm good enough to play for his team and any other in this division.
"I think he thought I was struggling to adapt to life in the north, but that's rubbish. I was happy and settled at the club.
"To be honest, I found his attitude small minded."