It's mad because Jon is saying this yet something keeps telling me that Richie will be back. I don't know why but I just do. I thought Jon answered the questions in a really good manner and he seemed very genuine in what he was saying. Would it be so bad to take Richie back? Yes, I think it would. Like he said, he missed 80 odd shows. To step back in when he feels like is kind of insulting in some ways. I know if I took 80 days off work, I wouldn't be allowed back. (Just a comparison)

The Tico & Dave thing is a strange one. You kind of forget that they do actually have a say in this, really. I think it's good if Jon does let them anyway because we all had the impression it was just Jon.

It's interesting what will happen now, though. Jon seems keen to start writing and do another album but with Richie gone and Hugh 'apparently' gone, where does this take them? Although he isn't an official member, it's still interesting what route they will go down now.

If Richie actually bothered contacting the band members, then this would be a lot easier. Quite happy that Jon isn't the one making the first move really as I don't think he should be. Leader of the band or not.