As much as I share your cynicism towards the Alford neep, I think you're probably looking at it far too simplistically.
I'll hazard a guess that when DM signed his new extended contract in the summer, there will have been a gentleman's agreement, or a release clause allowing him to speak to any club, provided they agree to pay "x".
We'll have no issue other than to honour that or risk being in breach of contract and therefore allowing him to go for f**k all.
Indeed, we are definitely a better squad and playing better football on the park.
Ok, knocked out of the League cup by a decent Motherwell team as they hit peak form whilst we were on a bit of a poor run at the time.
DM turned it around though after that cup game.
7 Wins, 2 Draws and 1 defeat in 10 league games is very decent and would smash our season points record if we manage to keep up.
Every hour that passes without the huns seeking permission to speak to McInnes is time they will be speaking to the moyes, pardew, Allerdyce, Mcleish's of this world. There is no way the huns will talk to McInnes without having a backup plan. King is known to be a stubborn headstrong b@stard. He might not like a jumped up manager telling him how to run his club.
I suppose what I'm trying to say is that McInnes would be wise just not to entertain them. If he talks to them and they appoint someone else his stock will be greatly reduced. If they really wanted him they would have been banging on the door on friday flashing the cash and have him appointed on monday.
I don't think der Hun will go for him ( but I could be wrong). His record against Celtic is appalling. I think we have lost the last 7 straight. The latest capitulation last Wednesday will have done him no favours, as the one thing Rangers fans expect is a manager who can beat the other half of the filth.
I have my doubts that DM will end up at Sevco. But if he does I'm sure the likes of Wright, Clarke, Coyle and Archibald would do just as good if not better job with our budget.
Paul Lambert is still out of job as well.
If Sevco really wanted him, it would have happened already. Looks like he will be staying.