That would be a pretty stupid thing to do if players are then suspended/tired/injured for Leeds. I want a strong team tonight but I understand that some players should be rested.
It seems to me to be a sort of game where NC is showing who's in charge. IMO it will all be sorted soon following a meeting. I don't think the banning is going to be long term.
The fact that YOU knew about it is not the point. It was their money and they wanted to make it public with the press conference. It was a pretty simple request and IMO pretty stupid of the Echo not to adhere to it.