My point was that attitude and team chemistry make a significant difference in sport. I do not not expect the Bulls to suddenly become world Champions but do believe that they will continue to make progress on the field because of the type of environment that Cummins is trying to put together.

What is interesting is that the Red Sox who, despite significant talent and a high payroll, totally underperformed in 2012 then cleared out the "problem" players and brought in a manager who totally brought the team together and with a few lessor name additions was able to turn the team around to a World Series win in 2013.

Wouldn't it have been due once our 2014 status was confirmed just after Easter?

I wouldn't be surprised.

It says "In addition to the sales consideration detailed above (the £150k), OK Bulls will make a further payment in the sum of £100,000 should the club retain it's SL status for the 2014 season".

However, given that the report was dated 9th July 2013 then I assume that it wasn't due prior to that as it makes no mention of it being overdue etc

Your uncle is wrong, no chance.

Absolutely right. Fozzie is not for sale - at any price.