I dont think either side comes out looking particularly great. If your employer said they were wanting to extend your contract then went quiet and weeks later went back on that verbal offer without tallking to you, you'd be pretty pssed.
The bits about tactics we can see being played out in front of us, its chaotic. Last week when we had fallen a few scores behind we went for a short kick off that we didnt win, then when saints scored again we kicked long, our 'system' is all over the place.