Graham Smith

Purslow played a significant part in holding the line against the owners towards the end, there is no doubt about that. Strengthened by RBS getting a backbone he was able to be part of a Board that did not bow to the legal threats made against it and personally against him. That needs to be recognised. Despite trying to represent a view that didn't deify Purslow, but certainly didn't pillory him (and despite the abuse heaped on the Union without any evidence of the famed "campaigns") it looks like he still can't help but try to re-write history: Christian said today: "I came to LFC to lead the Club through a sale process to get the best overall deal including, vitally, the removal of the debt....." He announced himself when he arrived that he was here to secure investment (there was no sale process then remember) and the sale process when it was commenced was ultimately handed primarily to Broughton.

Very highly placed people in the Club. Who have gone out of their way today to say they weren't duping anyone but that the hearing purpose changed overnight. No reports that the 50 or so who turned up and supported the Club have done anything other than show the current owners that they're not welcome. All restrained and well behaved.