Toby Sibbick has opened up on Blackpool's bid for him during the January window as he admitted: 'It would have been silly for me to leave'.
The Hearts star has established himself as a key man in Robbie Neilson's plans after a rocky start to life in the capital. He's now a firm fans' favourite and has taken his game to the next level following a consistent run of games and confidence. He also has an eye for goal with a superb finish in the Scottish Cup win over Hibs and that alerted the Seasiders to make a move.
However, that was instantly booted out by the Jambos and made for a relaxing Deadline Day for the 23-year-old. Although he does admit a club statement attached to his name did catch him by surprise as he opened up on the behind the scenes from that offer as he expressed his desire once again at wanting to remain at Tynecastle.
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He said: “When Hearts put out that statement I was on Twitter scrolling through and I saw my name and thought ‘what?’. I thought something had happened without me knowing and I was wondering what was going on. I was at home chilling. I came in for training the next day, spoke to Joe and the manager and they said they wanted me to stay.
“I said: ‘Listen, I’m happy to stay and I enjoy being here.’ It would have been silly for me to leave, especially given where we are at this moment. They just put it to bed and I spoke to my agent and said I am in a happy place so no need to entertain any other offers.
"So deadline day was was a bit more relaxing. I have moved a few times in January to it was nice to be on a relaxing side of things, staying at home.”
He continued: “It’s just background noise.
"I don’t really focus on the transfer stuff. I’m at a good club, fighting for European places and we’re still in the Scottish Cup. That’s something we want to win this season so it wasn’t really in my mind.”
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