Why would a future buyer of the club let fans own a share? Would there actually be any discernible benefit to fans owning a share? Unless it was a significant stake there doesn't seem to be much point?
Given all Ashley considers as success is staying in the league think there must be some truth in the idea that Bruce can be sacked for nowt in the bottom three. If we are out of the bottom 3 Ashley is happy to let it ride and see what happens.