Everything should be taken in proper context. At that time, Mario has done nothing yet. We didn't want someone with no proven head coaching experience especially after what we have gone through.
It is a different time and he is a different candidate now. Now he has head coaching experience.
I don't regret the fact at that time I was among the ones who didn't like the idea of hiring him.
Edit: Come to think of it, that banner didn't really serve anything it was a waste of money.