I agree. Normally the Employer pays the Employee to prevent the said person from joiningg another 'rival' entity for a given period of time. If MC agreed to pay QPR should he wish to cut short the grardening leave period, seems very odd. You would think QPR would be pleased to stop paying his wages, BUT it also beggars the question why they placed him in the position on the first place??? What is that alL about your honor??