[Devongone]

I agree, Dev; at the end of the day anything remotely approaching a positive outcome can only be achieved if all sides sit down and not only talk but talk with a bit of commonsense and at least a vestige of civility.

Throwing insults and accusations around like confetti will achieve absolutely nothing; well, nothing positive anyway.

The trouble is I fear that sufficient bad things may need to happen to drive both sides to the table. And we don't seem to have reached that point yet, even just above the relegation zone in the National League. I get the impression maybe only a near-death experience will be enough

Someone of integrity would have to act as honest broker to mediate between the two sides. Suggestions?
Well I'd suggest asking Geoff Miller and Bob Wilson because of their age and sporting connections ...... and because both sides might actually like them enough to be honest with them and might be ashamed to be seen acting like fools in front of them.

Daft idea?