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What was the main reason for Higginbotham's transfer request at Stoke in 2008?

  • Lack of playtime

  • Personal reasons

  • Injury

  • Desire for Premier League football

Answer

Higginbotham's transfer request stemmed from his desire to play in the Premier League. He believed that Stoke City, then in the Championship, could not provide him with the platform to achieve his ambition. Higginbotham felt that a move to a Premier League club would give him the opportunity to showcase his talent at the highest level and potentially earn a place in the England squad.
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