Well i have just read both the letters Sherrif and shepherd and I must say.

I can see both sides here. I somehow do not see Gordons letter as being rude at all... and I have been a fierce critic of him....I see his reply as a passionate response and can start to believe the guy is doing his damdest to sort us out...he did let himself down with the last sentence imho. the "people outside the game " comment, I am afraid that many many of the fans(people outside the game) do indeed have great knowledge, so maybe thats the only criticism I will have, but overall I feel he responded well.. I also see Sherrifs point of view, and if nothing else, he has perhaps solicited a reaction from within at Oakwell....and is that totally a bad thing.