Im not so sure, he would have seen we only finished a point above the relegation zone last year. Dont think he is that stupid.
Reason why we did stay up was becasue of Bents goals in first half of season, then he got injured and it all went pear shaped. He prob thought he was fit again and everything would be good and hence making him captain. Didnt bank on him being a c0ck though i suspect.
Incidentally i think the only way out of this mess is to start playing Bent again, even though i really dislike him for what he is.