The press were absolutely beside themselves when he announced he wanted the Premier league challenge. Remember the spreads? What he would do at the rags, dippers, Chelsea, Arsenal even Spurs, how he would change each player and how they’d adapt? If he’d achieved the same levels and trophy wins at any of them he’d be arselicked every minute of every day as would his players. There’s be no questions about bungs or sport washing, the league being uncompetitive in fact the only narrative would be that they’re the best team on the planet and they’re one of ours.