Think of the career progression possibilities that Harford is passing up. Driving Miss Daisy, then on to maybe polishing the boots or delivering the pies, or even running around the training centre delivering messages to Pards.

Surely as Director of Football he should be helping with the battle plans for the season ahead with player recruitment.

The silence from the owner is sadly predictable.

No disrespect to the South London club but if say you substitute Newcastle with Spurs then can you imagine Harford saying thanks but no thanks? Me neither.

An instant bond is ensured with the Newcastle fans as I’m from the area.

Newcastle fans are now being offered a choice of shotgun, strong rope, or a cliff to jump off, with every season ticket purchased.

This would be another dismal appointment and surely only increase speculation that Alan Pardew is being painted into an ever tighter corner as Kinnear tightens his grip at the club.

Desperate times unless you are an eternal optimist.