Aidy's comments do suggest he's learnt very little in the way of diplomacy since leaving. I particularly find the insinuation that we are a small club in comparison to West Brom and Norwich a rather unnecessary dig. We are a small club compared to Liverpool and Man Utd. Dagenham & Redbridge are a small club compared to Norwich and West Brom. I would agree we are smaller than either of the "footballing institutions" he mentions but not by much.
As for not changing a single second, really?? Either he doesn't mean it or he truly hasn't learnt a thing from the adversity he talks of.
Compare his comments to those of Tommy Smith. Humble, courteous, considered, acknowledging past mistakes and wishing us well.
It doesn't take much to be nice or to say the right thing. We don't know footballers or managers personally so can only go on comments released in the press. Tommy has always seemed like a top bloke and since he's been back I've never waived in that opinion. He's only reaffirmed it with his comments now.
I've always had reservations about Aidy but have tried to ignore these to concentrate on what he achieved on the pitch. However I think he's finally shown his true colours. What point was there in belittling us? Sorry Aidy, but that applause I offered last night has just been silenced by your thoughtless arrogance.
