I don't think other clubs would be paying top dollar in January especially given our predicament -it would be a buyers market. As for getting replacements in that month it's a tough market for getting bargains; even with replacements this team has still got a struggle on its hands....we're not out of the woods by a long chalk.
Going back to the conversation about staff and managers. To put this in perspective, one of the largest companies in the world sacked its prized asset TWICE due to his behaviour and disruptiveness in the work place. Can you tell which one it was? I'll give you a clue. Apple twice sacked Steve Jobs because he wasn't towing the line. They are still one of the most progressive and influential companies in the world. If they can do it, so can others. It's all about having the balls to do so.