That's seriously, seriously naive.
Like has already been mentioned - if there was zero chance of them going they would have politely declined, like the smashing wee gentlemen they are.
If there was no issues at Fir Park then they wouldn't have gone at all.
However within 30 seconds of meeting Aberdeen they make a statement about not taking the Dons offer and urging Boyle to loosen the purse strings at Fir Park
More shrewd operator than nice old gentleman if you pardon my cynicism.
(Although, on this occasion it has worked to MFCs favour)
This time round they've taken the opportunity to send a 'nice gentlemanly' message to our board.
Next time round with money in a clubs transfer kitty it might be a bit more appealling to the nice wee adventurers and the message to the board could be cheerio