Chariman do have to hire and fire managers – usually as a function of results, not always; but very few chairman, if any, become so wrapped up in their own self importance as to undertake actions that destroy the very thing they hold stewardship over – I cannot recall any chairman deciding, with his closed shop family boardroom to pick and buy a whole squad of players without any footballing input. Maybe the odd player (as Rob mentioned) but 10-15 players – shit players at that – it goes beyond the pale. Now 3-5 of those players could develop if allowed to learn alongside experienced pro’s but not at this club. If we wait until January we’ll have sunk