Decisions, decisions ...

Magnus Linklater in The Times (here) is generous about Mr McConnell's departure:

The departure of Jack McConnell, after 5½ years as First Minister, was brisk, low-key and unremarkable – much like his time in office.

Of course some of us might suggest that, far from being brisk, it took three months of dithering before Mr McConnell could make up his mind - much like his time in office.