Disagree with your first point. A matter of interpretation of rules. He has a duty to advise the club so they don't misrepresent themselves - acting in the club's best interests. Advice may well be 'Our interpretation is X, Y and Z but the rules are drafted in such a way that they can be interpreted in other ways'. For this reason, part of me hopes we can get this whole issue considered by a proper court for a binding ruling, even if it means having to deal with an appeal from the Prem if things go our way in that scenario.