Ev is right, I wouldn't read too much into it. I imagine it was a stock phrase said to everyone, primarily so they don't have to bother physically posting rejection letters to 13 people! the panel head couldn't possibly know whether you had or had not been accepted until he'd discussed it with the rest of the team and was probably just reeling off anything he'd forgotten to cover. It's not the most warm and tactful behaviour but then academics are an odd lot! If you do get it then congratulations, if not then keep looking and don't feel discouraged.