I agree with that, had to keep it tight as an away goal kills the tie stone dead. Hate Pardew but he had no choice but to do what we did for that particular fixture.
Don't agree whatsoever, letting a team that is up 2 goals already in the tie control possession and sit safe is a terrible decision. I understand being cautious, but there are plenty of ways to be cautious. It was cowardly managed by him, and like people say one of the big reasons we went out. He basically let us rely on chance/luck and that is why he'll never be a good manager/tactician.
Fair enough.