I'd expect him to keep his big gob shut and let the talking be done on the pitch. Didn't do his club any favours by bad mouthing him, they got played off the pitch.
I see your point, though.
you really think that him (admitedly stupidly) opening his mouth affected the outcome? Because it didn't.
And here WE are, saying Ashley shoudl come out and state his intent, then slaughtering a chairman who comes out and bigs up his existing team and management staff, at the expense of a man who left. Good on him i say, you have to look forward, and support your staff.
I think it put pressure on the players, for sure. You're right, it didn't affect the outcome, though.