I guess this belongs here.
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2013-10-16/response-from-chairman-paul-little
Response from Chairman Paul Little
Essendon Chairman Paul Little, on behalf of the club’s members and supporters, would like to respond to Caroline Wilson’s comments made on 3AW last night.
Allegation - 1Paul Little’s hands on style didn’t suit Ray Gunston and that’s why Ray didn’t take the CEO position.
FactPaul Little and Ray Gunston have the upmost respect for each other’s performance and management style.
Paul and Ray are still friends
Allegation - 2
The relationship between Mark Thompson and James Hird is not great.
FactJames Hird has unconditionally supported Mark Thompson’s appointment.They have an excellent and professional relationship
James and Mark are still friends
Allegation - 3
The Essendon Football Club Board was split over Mark Thompson’s appointment.
FactThe Board was fully united on Mark Thompson’s appointment.
The board are still friends
Allegation - 4
Essendon doesn’t have a close working relationship with the AFL.
Fact
The Club and the AFL are working very effectively together at a senior level to improve the relationship damaged during the supplements dispute.
The club and the AFL are still friends