How do you know this? We're still in the cup, the league is tight so there is still a chance, however slim. I mean you're probably right, but we're not out of the woods yet. Why get rid when it will completely demoralise the support? This is the first signing that has had the support of all the fans, who was the last one that could claim that?
The club will move on from this, but as others have said, it's a clear signal from the board to all the fans...meh.