I watched the MM piece on SSN, this is my take on it: -
1) By not backing IH and letting him stew, it would appear to give the signal that IH is on borrowed time, and if he wants compo, he'll have to accept it. Deadman walking as they say.
2) As for MM, to me he appeared to be a man that doesn't know which way to turn. How much Aldridge is taking on board waits to be seen. After his daughters wedding, wouldn't be surprised to see MM put a relatively high profile manager in place, with orders to get us out of this division.
Once we are high flying in the old division 3, or promoted, MM will get the feck out of here.
Basically, I reckon next season will be shit or bust for MM and LCFC.
Just my thoughts...........