it just seems a logical compromise ashley wants out desperatly so he doesnt lose more money but cant find a buyer to meet his price moat wants in to help his club but may not have the money to buy it outright, both parties in the spirit of compromise go for next best thing where moat purchases a hefty chunk of the shares of the club, ashley gets his wish that the cost to his pocket is reduced and can take a backseat role moat can go on with day to day stuff appoint shearer and free up some transfer funds so he can buy players