Jesus, calm down.
I don't claim to know any of the specific reasons players have turned us down, though some have been reported and yes it's the reasons you've alluded to. I just said it was incredible to have so many players publicly known to have turned us down in that one position. I don't think that's even a remotely controversial thing to say and I've no idea why it would offend you and Howden so much.
The change of manager is the most obvious factor to point to yes, but it's done. I think there are things players would like about Walter, the play-style notably, but I think outside of Hull and Germany he's a complete unknown which probably means he has a disadvantage from the start when competing against teams like Middlesbrough and Coventry for a player. I do think that's a concern and a shame when we finished above them both last season. There was no reason we should've fallen behind them again.
I certainly feel Liam was very instrumental in persuading British based players to join us, and that has been missed.