I think the late October/Early November (isn't that band?) Cool down period is actually strategic from TFC. rationale....
1) Knowing how incredibly pissed the fans are they want them to forget about how bad this season was and build a head of 'hope'
2) In Psychology there are two principles of memory called the primary and recency effect. Our first AND most recent impressions are what build are opinions commonly. Thus he needs time to dull the pain of the recent loss and allow us to remember our 'primary/first' memories again.
I work too hard to throw cash at TFC anymore, let alone drive in from Hamilton etc.... i'll watch on TV and support the club. But until they sort out their issues no more cash.
I still have my season 1 STH scarf....oh what could have been.