Well, because it's not fact as Adey has so eloquently explained. Indeed he has always presented this as a well reasoned hypothesis based upon the evidence he had available. So, the variable is whether CC knew of the interlocking agreements. Whilst it is a key piece of information I don't think this gives us enough evidence to state a causal link between CC's knowledge, or lack of, his alleged refusal to enter court and testify, and the Bulls eventual capitulation.

In his letter to the T and A CC said that Peter Hood told him the Harris deal with Leeds was covered by an increase in TV income. Adey's hypothesis suggests there was more to this conversation (or series of conversations) wherein CC was asked to support the Bulls case in court and he refused. Whilst there's an undoubted logic to it, this is still the key 'unknown'.

He may have refused because he realised there was no point going to court, as even if we won the cost of doing so would finish the club. So better to settle for an affordable amount than cut off your nose to spite your face. Whether it was Hood or Caisley that settled is irrelevent, the important thing is they did, for aprox 10% of Leeds claim, payable over 3 years. but its water under the bridge. What is more important is whether Caisley is going to put up the cash and how long that is going to take. Players and staffs salaries are being paid today according to the TnA, and the review continues, so fine for the moment thanks to the fans.