who knows, for the attention? even if someone hasnt made it up themselves, it seems people trust their sources too much or dont wonder if they do have inside info why they'd be telling the stories, or consider if they might be being used to spread rumours.
anyway, why does it matter if only 4 phoned Slade, have you ever contacted a sacked boss, and if so in the days immediatly after? it would also be interesting to know who was intoxicated as to some £200 might actually be quite alot.
... oh look you did make it up. so much for your "respect" of all those involved.