Interesting post Dave.
I am still not convinced SL really wanted to sell Scott. NP certainly wanted him to stay. And if SL truly wants PL football at the gate. Would it not make sense to keep Scott and give NP the dollars to build a team for promotion. That plan could of given Scott the reason to stay and help keep players I am sure will be next in the selling of talent list to stay also. But that plan needs lots of money in investment. I still feel NP feels let down that SL did not do more to keep Scott and give him a chance to take us to the promised land. I also think the SL - NP relationship is falling adrift. NP feels he has done as requested, still on championship, finances better off and now wants backing. And SL at present is not showing those actions.
Is the club close to being sold? Is NP ready to walk or will he be pushed ?
I not sure where it's all going at present. But surely just drifting to a mid table safe season cannot not be the aim. Can it ?
Just my thoughts
COYR