Irani's company sponsors the ground. Consequently, the exec board have to appear to do something. He may have a point - it could explain why certain players' performances have deteriorated this year. The wasting of champagne was indicative of the 'woke' nature of current society, but frankly why are professional sportspersons drinking anyway? They should get proper jobs and spend their weekends boozing after playing for the Witham 4th XI.
But seriously, Ronnie had some strange ideas when he was captain (he loved Frank Dick's pseudo-scientific ramblings which annoyed our Aussie overseas star at the time) but there was a lack of professionalism amongst the senior pros back then and Ronnie seems to perceive something similar creeping into the club. I can't believe that Harmer, RtD and Sir Chef would be able to drink and play given their ages/workloads, but standards have slipped with the latter two.
I suspect the club needs a stronger disciplinarian at the top a la Tonker Taylor. RtD is going, Sir Chef seems to be preoccupied with his sheep and the next generation aren't developing as they are coming through.
