The Prophet

Not sure why we'd drop Barnes. Longstaff over Tonali was expected.

That would be ridiculously harsh on Barnes.

Yep, Parliament is full of cunts, no doubt. While an independent regulator would be answerable to Parliament, it's free from direct government interference unlike OFCOM or OFGEM. Obviously a bill would need to make it through Parliament before we even worry about that.

It has crossparty support, so unless there's a last moment change of course, it should start going through Parliament. Also worth mentioning OFGEM and OFCOM aren't independent regulators, they non-ministerial Government departments.

I'm also not really sure why it's a case of backing Howe or Mitchell. Surely the aim is to get them working in tandem, it has the potential to be a formidable partnership.

The fact some of them are playing it down. while others continue to over report on it probably means that that the truth is somewhere in between.

Where is this from?

Howe has nothing to turn around. He continues to do an excellent job.

There's a difference between a bit of tension behind the scenes or a clash of egos and *checks notes* CIVIL WAR.

Didn't really see the drama with that. Hope and Bird asked some very leading questions and he does seem less than impressed with some of Mitchell's comments. But overall he said, he's happy, no one seems to be treading on his toes and ot sounds like he'll have minimal contact with Mitchell, which will help if they don't get on. Largely positive for me.

It seems there has been disagreement behind the scenes. It's probably a bit of ego and a bit of seeking compromise, but it's hard to tell with the sensationalist spin on everything to do with it. As others have said, we'll find out in January.

https://mobile.x.com/ChrisDHWaugh/status/1834524232933359722

Between this and the Chelsea Hotel sales, I'm surprised a few clubs haven't kicked off.

Subtle. I don't think we should immediately dismiss a journo because he's reporting potentially bad news, but the framing of it is there to see. He's been at it since Mitchell arrived.

Weird Waugh, Edwards and Douglas aren't reporting on this alleged civil war. Reads like Hope creating a mountain out of a mole hill.

They're more of a let their interest be known and let the player run down his contract sort of model.

You'd think we were the only club who had a SD and a manager who didn't agree on absolutely everything. I guess "Mitchell and Howe have a reasonable debate on transfer targets" doesn't get people paying for paywall protected content.

Hope still sticking the boot in I see.

Nothing particularly new, but some interesting bits all the same.

What's this Barclaysman nonsense doing the rounds?