But it actually is that simple, if thats what hes doing.

Which one is it, they havent been discussed yet (your original defence of this for MC) or he has changed his mind (your new defence)

Dont think its a matter of 'changing his mind', he never intended to wipe them, he just let his mouth run overtime when on the podcast.

Out of interest, why has this guy decided to come in when we’re 99% dead and buried in SL, and not before the season started when he could have made a difference ( if he is as loaded as he’s meant to be )?

Maybe he did?
Talks could have been going on for a while and it took a few months to confirm he wasn't a crank like Pearman.
Maybe he is?
Guess we're now in the period where his credentials and intentions will be scrutinised and confirmed.

The trouble is that some seem to have really malicious ' axes to grind and wield ' that it is relentless. Goodness knows what they are so vitriolically aggrieved about, but it transcends all normal , logical criticism and is totally 'out of order'.
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