Actually, the shortlist was drawn up using a sifting process borrowed from a beauty contest, ruling him out.

I have no idea, and your suggestion sounds believable enough to either be true or the result of a decently constructed but vindictive, made up rumour.

I still feel as though the intentions and therefore actions of the board are still pretty much unknown. I’m therefore reluctant to buy such stories and have begun to take a stance of accepting complete ignorance until such time an announcement is made.

Very open to theories and suggestions however

Nick, my apologies, I've just manged to see/read your post . . .

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

Paddy, nailed on

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Yeah, I think it's a lovely thought for the romantic (I am one) but seems lacking in any real substance???

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

Am not sure anyone on here has the slightest idea about Paddy's suitability

Responsibility Deficit Disorder is a medical condition. Symptoms include inability to be corrected when wrong, false sense of superiority, desire to share personal info no else cares about, general hubris. It's a medical issue rather than pure arrogance.

See Jedi, is now on the Spurs, coaching set up. One day maybe.