I live in Winchester and have done since I was born. I'm fond of the place, but I have ambitions to leave when I have an opportunity to do so to somwhere more exciting. If Jay Rod doesn't think likewise, I doubt we'd be persuing him quite frankly. What sort of 22 year old with as much promise as he has aspires to stay in his hometown for the duration of his sporting career? If we're the only offer on the table, I can't see the decision being a hard one.
Certain people have different feelings about their hometown. I thought it would be great moving to England for Uni, but after a while I realised how much I missed home. Maybe he's the same.

