Some (maybe not enough) of the training department were the staunchest of supporters for the AOA and CPU during the hard times. Divide and rule - reject the "trainers", is to play right into the management theme. Not too sure how we would proceed without any training department. Don't forget, we were keen to fill the boots of all the 49ers whilst asking outsiders to respect a recruitment ban. Banned the "scabs" , who accepted employment after the ban, from joining the AOA. We have only our collective stupity to blame.