The only thing I would counter that with is that Merrick has, through media, seemed happy enough with the situation, and spoken about specific things that he is pleased with eg enjoys taking the club around the country, the club have been very generous with their budget for signing players, he has a great squad.
These sound like optimal conditions to succeed, that hasn't happened.
What and you honestly believe that?
He doesn't throw a paddy as it's not his way. I'm guessing he has been advised to not to talk about the license crap as things are pretty sensitive. It's been discussed over and over again on here that the Nix do not operate on a level playing field compared to the other clubs in the league.
I think he's being the diplomat and urbane because that's who he is.