So those responsible for his departure (with some apparent acrimony) didn't attend the "leaving do". But those who worked under him did? Nothing unusual there to be fair. Who organised this "do" strangely also attended by his (invited?) mates among the fans? My guess is he and his pals did and...
Nothing going on that doesn't happen in businesses up and down the country day by day.
Not that it'll stop those with a penchant for putting a spin on anything that might stir a bit of shit.