Sacked and not given the Fourth shot at qualifying for the Champions and Runners up and third and fourth place League.
However with three years left of a five year contract amounting to around nine million pounds the blow will be well and truly cushioned.
I wonder if young Bob had it in his mind when he arrived at Springfield Park the journey he was embarking on.
A few medals with Latics, an FA Cup success and a multi millionaire in the process; and his journey will not be over. He will bounce back and hopefully he can repeat the joyous moments like survivals and that day in May for fans of some other club.
Enjoy the millions for a while now Bob.