CG I see your point.
But surely there is more going on than "Right chaps, who do you want in ?"
Or is it really a case of a 'Well we know who we want, lets get them in"
It is frustrating that to the viewer that has a slightly more in depth insight than the average person, the question 'Why they failed' is never answered.
But then again would the average viewer care?
One thing I do know - my 7 year old daughter watched the Reds do their thing and at one point leant foreward and whispered - "That is so cool".
Mission accomplished Gentlemen.