Shush, not allowed to say that.
Right, because I'm sure everyone here, who, for the past 3 years has acknowledged they don't trust anything the board says, has suddenly turned around and believed the board when they say that was the reason for Hughtons sacking? The mock earnestness is cute but pointless.
I can't remember a specifically stated remit of Pardew being hired to "turn around the clubs results against newly promoted sides" though. Willing to look at any evidence that can be provided.