"On the other hand, Neil has given Celtic 12 fantastic years of great service, seven as a player and latterly as a coach and manager, so maybe he just fancies a new challenge.
In a first for the series, Days of Ruin includes online multiplayer over Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection service, as well as a feature for players to share their own custom map designs and download maps made by others (custom maps and sharing custom maps is a feature present in all Advance Wars games).
In a sport where off-field problems can occasionally flare up, Wilkin also suggested that the newly-formed association can also provide a counselling service, as well as representing players in wage negotiations and contract talks.
"And it goes without saying that we wish Garry all the very best for the future and thank him for his tremendous service, not only as a player over the last decade, but also as our manager.
Made a Member of the British Empire in 1970 – a year after he won all four grand slam tournaments in the same calendar year for the second time – Laver, 77, was one of just 10 recipients of the top honour, recognised for his "eminent service to tennis as a player, representative and mentor, at the national and international level, and as a role model for young sportsmen and women".
A second drop goal made absolutely sure, prompting clenched-fist celebrations from Exeter's head coach, Rob Baxter, already a local legend after years of service as a hard-nosed player.
The musician, David Nyberg, said in his message that he would send a check for $150 to be used for the opera's Live Orchestra Fund, and "will also offer my services as a percussionist, and my wife, Darlene, would like to offer her service as a French horn player for an upcoming production of O.C.B., gratis, if our schedules allow".
What AppGyver doesn't want to become, however, is a Parse-like platform-as-a-service player.
In 1980, he was awarded an Order of the British Empire for his services to cricket as a player and writer.
