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I think this revisionist history is inevitable as Rupert attempts to cleanse his past and salvage some semblance of a reputation - in football and in the business community. As Um said, "He (Wotte) really would be better advised to steer clear of this sort of stuff and stick to the football." But I suspect that Rupert sees a successful Wotte as the key to salvaging his reputation, so he'll use him mercilessly.

It was fun until it strangled itself with volume. Hopefully the techy folks can get it fixed. Thanks anyway, Baj.

Make that 22.

It's kind of ironic that we criticize the Big 3 for not getting their sh*t together when we couldn't find any degree of unanimity if our lives depended on it. And, funnily enough, it all seems to boil down to the same things - competing egos and people who can't moderate their views in order to create something more cohesive. I wish we could find something that works because the club we all claim to love has never needed that more than it does right now. What's that old motto - "It's not why we can't but how we can".

It is so blindingly frustrating that multiple posters have been urging the Big 3 to park their differences for the good of the club for - what is it, over two years? As much as I'd like to see it happen I don't think it will. And even if it does it will result in more of the kind of ego-based infantile bickering that has brought us to where we are. Only a high-calibre intermediary director could prevent that, but how do they find someone acceptable to all three? And who'd be nuts enough to do take it on? And so the bull**** continues. Unless all of them (not just one) can lose some arrogance and find some humility and intelligence we're heading for administration.

There's something that has intrigued me for some time. A lot of bad stuff has been posted on here regarding Lowe, and we've heard from multiple sources (I think) that he keeps in touch with the forum - either directly or through minions. We've also heard - and seen - that he has a litigious streak. So why hasn't he acted on one or more the more damaging accusations/stories? Even just to send a shot across the bows and slow the ship down. It has happened at other clubs (Sheff Wed, I think).

Hell knows no fury like a massive ego under-stroked - never mind questioned. Man, I'd pay good money to see the preening rooster lose his cool. Perhaps now we see why the Echo has been reluctant to do its job and "tell it like it is".

Perhaps he did speak up - eventually, but maybe it was through one of those "unofficial communication lines" that Rupert allegedly likes to cultivate.

I'm sure they're not bosom buddies but it sounds like Euell parked his frustration today and filled a very valuable leadership role. Would that be an incorrect assumption, um?

I can't imagine Euell intiating the team huddle after Preston's goal if Wotte hadn't talked to the senior players, perhaps especially him, about the need for leadership. Good sign.

I think most open-minded people would be more positive about Wotte if he hadn't been so quick to sound like Rupert's parrot. He's made some mistakes in team selection but at least he appears to be learning from them. He seems capable of adjusting in a way JP never really was. For me, he's as good as his last game, and right now that's pretty damn good. If he could just drop the needless comments and make sure that the side shows the fight we expect, things will settle down.

Great win. That game in hand is crucial.

And, in the same vein, has Kelvin needed to make a save yet?

I'll be interested to hear what role McGoldrick is playing with Saga and Euell up front.

Man, it's quite a risk to use all three subs at half time.

How about "Don't change anything unless you have to"?

What's been the key to the success, Hypo? Anything stand out?

Absolutely. Saint_clark out!

This makes an absolute mockery of leaving Saga out - unless 'someone' wants to take credit for lighting a fire under him.

Wotte has to keep going at them. If he tries to close things down and hold on we'll struggle again because we're not equipped to do it.

Holy crap. 2-0 up? I think I'm gonna get a nosebleed.

Stanley will be one of the 15,000. He's just venting. The ones who won't be in the 15,000 have already gone, haven't they?

That was supposed to cheer you up. Not a good sign! Did he say anything of interest that you could share?

Ron, please go to the pub with Stanley! I'm trying to create a little optimism here.