I think Julian touched on a good point.
Some of the "facts" bandied around here are no more facts than a deep seated opinion, which is a very dangerous premise to base an argument on. Just because somebody says it is a fact does not necessarily mean it actually is.
Jo Goebbels would be proud of some of the posturing and persuasion on here.
I think one or two people around here need to stand back a bit and stop digging.
Our current situation is not ideal, there is a lot of uncertainty around, and people are being unfairly dragged into matters, and each and every syllable uttered are being dissected just so people can gain the lofty high ground and try to demonstrate they were right all along , which is not an endearing feature.
As I said earlier, just bear in mind Hodgson was only put in place 18 days ago, even the the world cup was in full flow and things have been on hold in a lot of areas.
As the more logical posters have been saying, a ball has not been kicked in anger, and other than Yossi's pre-arranged departure, the only other thing that has happened , which most people feel is a good thing is that Insua has gone for good money. It also seems to me the danger of losing Gerrard and Torres is not at the same level it was some weeks ago.
Brendan, you keep doubting Purslow and Broughton's veracity, what is the basis for this, is this just based on a gut feeling you have and the fact that Broughton has an affinity to Chelsea, and that SoS have had it in for Purslow since he blew them out of the water (legitimately) after they dropped him in the shit with the owners , other than that can you give us real, solid, tangible specifics?
regards