I felt it would be at the time, having said that, I didn't think for one minute that he'd get away with some of the shit he's served up since. The only plus going into this season is that I doubt the fans will wait until the last game of the season before giving him stick if we're not performing. I also don't think the club can allow too much unrest before acting, he's not bullet proof and he needs to perform, something I doubt he's capable of pulling off.
I haven't even looked at our fixtures yet but I wouldn't be surprised if he's gone before the end of the next transfer window. The only thing which might save him is if they think we're better off waiting until the end of the season if nobody is available.