I don't really think you can blame the solent guys tbh, I mean they have to ask those questions. If they weren't harassing NA throughout January about transfers then they'd start getting angry texts from fans criticising them for not asking!
I agree that NA's interviews are a waste of time though, as hypochondriac said, it doesn't really matter to me and it is a tactic that obviously works, but I do wish he'd open up a bit more. I remember in preseason was the only time I heard him be truly honest about transfers. With virtually no provocation he came out with "we are the only team with an offer accepted by Chelsea for Jack Cork", and it was so nice to hear some real news from him for a change!