This is difficult because I think my opinions are well known, even though privately, they are even stronger than I have intimated on this board. But, I don't shy away, and I hope George does not mind me saying, whereas I understand his feelings, surely this was Allan giving a personal opinion which some may agree with, others may not, hence permissable in a review.
I think Allan's choice of word "inevitably" is the key word. Quite simply a case of age. I'm sure Deke would accept he couldn't sing eg Romain in the 80's/90's with the same growl as he did in the 70's, and MJ would accept that he couldn't hit the high notes in eg C'mon in the 80's'90's as he did in the 70's. Ironically, in my opinion, I feel though MJ's singing did improve post 80's, I loved it.
I also think we all know, Allan usually speaks the most sense and will look at things absolutely impartially, which incidentally, is why he's such a complete and utter b*st*rd.
Maybe Allan had no need to mention Deke or MJ at all? Possibly, but whatever our individual views, this band is still Man, and it is fair to make a comparison.
I would though say from a personal point of view, I'm not happy with references to GJ and Bob having been "ejected" from the band. Very emotional and sort of gives credence to the actions of Martin Ace.
Although I now have absolutely no interest in Man whilst Martin Ace is with the band (or until, hopefully, but doubtfully, differences could be settled - stranger things have happened), I would always welcome reading or listening to Allan's views.
