I wouldn’t be worrying too much about what we see on the field. I think Blind Freddy could see it’s [the] management.

Ivan Cleary on the Warriors on this arrangement,’’ Glenn said, via a statement.

In a bizarre start to the day both owners, who haven’t spoken to each other since Elliott’s departure, appeared on rival New Zealand radio stations at the same time.

There is clearly a divide here that will eventually split the ownership of the club – something both agreed they had already been discussing.

Glenn said he wanted to buy Watson’s 50 per cent stake but the price was ‘‘grossly excessive’’.

He then offered his stake to Watson at the same price which wasn’t accepted, creating a stalemate that still needs to be resolved.

‘‘Like any partnership, if it’s not working and somebody’s either bending or breaking the bows, everybody looks at what they’re doing in that partnership and if you’re not getting anywhere, not having a lot fun at it and not reaching your objectives, there’s a lot more to offer in life,’’ Glenn said.

Asked if he would pick up the other half of the shares, Watson said: ‘‘I’m happy to have a partner. It has to be someone [or a syndicate] thinking the same way.

‘‘However this comes to an end, it shouldn’t affect the club. Shareholders’ matters should be kept in private, the board manages matters. We are very sound financially.’’

Watson was bemused by Glenn’s reaction to the coaching change.

‘‘It is a strange situation ... he is probably damaging the value of those shares at the same time.’’

Meanwhile, Elliott is preparing to relocate across the Tasman, without antagonising the situation.

‘‘I have absolutely no bitterness towards the club, in fact I am very grateful for what they have done for me and my family,’’ he wrote, in his final statement on the matter.