Yes , I remember his slightly puzzled / annoyed statement when he took the Nice job. For what it's worth I agree it was a missed opportunity. I do understand why Moshiri chose someone with PL experience, at the end of the day it's his shout and his responsibility if it goes wrong or succeeds for that matter.
Ah what the hell its new year , let's have a few scoops and this time next year I bet we'll all be a bit happier, I can see it in the tea leaves. All the best mate. (Who knows we could still win the cup ).