i think for those of us in talent pools its important to remain positive but also to not put your life on hold. With GWR you have 5 years in the pool which is a very long time most people have said 1 year in the pool so far so you still have 4 years to get that call! its a long time be positive sit back relax and hope for the best.
you will always get people speculating internal and external for good and bad i wouldn't read to much into it and certainly don't let it dash your hopes.
you will find in this industry everyone knows someone that said something......... or told them this or that.
Stay positive if you don't believe or hope what's the point in anything.
PS no dig to anyone specifically its just the way it is.
Well spoken jacey