This is where we needed the person taking the picture to switch the camera on and start asking Hardy what the hell is going on at the other club he owns. The Post also presumably knew he was going to be at the Ilkeston game - why not send someone from the sports desk (other than Scoop) to quiz him on camera? At this stage, the fans just want some honesty about what is really going on, not BS about "7-10 days," "contracts being exchanged," etc.
Ironically, looking at the picture, here is a man who really looks like he could do with a holiday in Florida.