Tan doesn't need to consult fans or fan representatives - but it would help him if he did.

Tan/Dalman don't need to communicate directly with the fans - they can rely on a few press releases and off the records with local journalists - but it would help them if they did.

Tan has done press and fan meetings before and when he came out defend Slade and talk about the club debt he got a lot of goodwill, even if he changed very few minds.

When Warnock was doing his fan forums it seemed the board were happy to let him be the sole face of the club. Harris didn't have much chance to do the same away from the pre and post match press conferences. It is long past the time when the owner or Chair should re-engage.

When a manager is appointed on a six month contract it implies there is a plan of sorts in place - because something has to happen at the end of that period even if it is just to extend (hopefully not). There is a lot to say about the future of our club and Tan and/or Dalman should be saying it. Good communication is vital, but too often undervalued.