by the sounds of it almost the entire olywhites squad put their names to the letter that NZF completely ignored. No doubt Hay has a copy of it and is plotting the demise of players' careers.
I guess that is why they did not make their names public on it, as they had that inherent fear that this would happen. they have all been around local football long enough to know the personalities involved and they would all have aspirations no doubt that could be damaged as you say if known. How sad that a letter supporting a great coach can then be used to say we don't support his replacement, when it was a ringing endorsement for a man who had gained such respect and loyalty.