I acknowledged he made a mistake by taking that money and probably had to lose his job because of it, doesn't change the fact he brought success to the club.
The board on the other hand aren't too interested in that, they seem to be primarily interested in the finances, if success was on their agenda the money issue wouldn't be a problem, it's more the fact they expect to charge sky high prices, are happy to deluver no success (that's not a criteria for them) and then seem put out when anyone dares question their methods.