Assume it's a false story. Why would Charlie Sale run with it him being a Lowe Luvvie? If it's false i don't think it's to undermine Lowe, i'd say the opposite.
If it's a false story and it came from Lowe what would Lowes next move be?
A story on the OS basically saying the measures he's taken have had a positive effect on the mess he inherited and he pleased to announce that administration will not happen this season. Cue his rat pack proclaiming Lowe a saviour.
Lowe knows he has fans who are with him no matter what, and he knows he has fans who are against him no matter what, but it's the floaters he wants on side and if this story is false i believe it's an attempt to win back the floaters by giving his rat pack some ammo.
The protests we saw on Saturday will have alarmed Lowe and he is a calculating failed politician. I would put nothing past him now that he's a cornered animal.