Yes, we are very disappointed as well. The football project seems to be under a bad star for us, but it is what it is.
Jim inherits a fine code base (very similar to the one of FHM, and in many aspects more modern & advanced) that we invested a lot of time in. I am sure he will be able turn it into a good game in the future.
Here's the official announcement, btw:
https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...19#post4657519