It's not the addiction they turned a blind eye to, it's the use of "recreational drugs" that leads up to a bigger problem. Of course, they can't babysit players and young lads will be, young lads, even more so with the money & hangers on that footballers attract. Strachan turning up in the Lizard Lounge one night wasn't just to send a message to the players about their drinking *sniff sniff*
I live in hope that one day, we get some positive news about him, but alas it seems its going to end badly.
From his lawyer: "He believes his arrest is unwarranted, and he was also released immediately after questioning. He admits having taken part in a quarrel, but nothing punishable."
That is called bail..... As long as the police believe you aren't a further threat you will be released after questioning.