Point 1, I think is the most relevant. REED has an ego to protect, and sacking MP, makes him & his "BLACKBOX"/ scouting network, look a bit semi-pro. Players are replaced/added to. As its expected. Managers are not, but we seem to be the replacing type. Despite Reed trying to tie a (good) manager down. Last 2 yrs have been, some what of a Clusterf**k!!