Everton captain Phil Neville is upset over the manner of Dan Gosling's defection to Newcastle United.
Gosling turned down an improved contract at Goodison Park at the end of last season, allowing newly promoted Newcastle to sign the midfielder, 20, on a four-year deal.
Speaking on Radio Five's Sportsweek, the Everton captain said: "I was disappointed because Dan was a great kid. The manager had given him a platform to progress as a footballer. I'll always like Dan but I don't like the situation that occurred. It's disappointing that he cannot fulfil his potential and that he felt he needed to go elsewhere."
Gosling made 18 appearances in two and half years with the club, scoring six times - including winners against Manchester United and Liverpool.
"Heads get turned," Neville continued, "they get influenced by other people."
