Memphis

What we know about the personalities involved makes me think this will happen -- and it's just a matter of time to sort out the negotiations. Pardew has a massive, gargantuan ego. It will have forever been dented by the protests and having come to the realisation that his derby record will be an albatross around his neck with us forever. He knows he's not good enough. He also knows he'll get a hero's reception at Palace, money to spend in January, and the chance to be a huge fish in a small pond, while still getting to be a "Premier League" manager. Ashley doesn't care about Pardew one iota on a personal level but Pardew's done what was asked of him and taken a bucketload of shit while defending the regime publicly. Ashley rehabilitated Pardew's career and image to a degree (at least outside of Newcastle) and feels that Pardew owes him. For Pardew to try to angle his way out of the deal will feel like a slap in the face to a temperamental bully of an owner. Getting compo from Palace would be a masterstroke of negotiation, something that appeals greatly to Ashley. Who would replace Pardew long-term is a different issue altogether -- and logic of the past dictates Ashley sees it that way too. He has no trouble sanctioning outgoing players without immediate replacement if the deal fits his criteria. This would be no different. I think people should eliminate that as a factor in whether or not Pardew leaves. Long story short, I think Pardew ends up at Palace with them paying like 3 million in compensation. Still an amazing thing to think about -- that someone would actually pay us to get rid of Pardew -- but a lot of things point to it happening.

Golfmag posts, now it's real. This could really happen.

Thought once again Ayoze was fantastic, considering his age and inexperience at the highest levels. Did so well to keep the counter attack alive under heavy pressure that set up the second goal, ran the channels tirelessly even with no service in the first half, then did a job out wide. A snip at 1.7m, such a smart, hardworking little player.

I'll quote myself from last August: Ticks every box for number 2. Good age - 24 - check, unfancied league/team - check, last year of contract - check, cozy agent relations - doesn't hurt

http://www.statto.com/football/stats/england/premier-league/2011-2012/table/2011-11-21 Even in 2011 at the same time we were actually a +7. This year is a super fluke thanks to a completely average middle of the league.

When I hear 4-3-3 at WBA, all I can think about is Ba/Cisse/HBA tearing them apart on the counter 3 seasons ago...

ABEID'S PASSES MADE: http://i.snag.gy/ywETK.jpg ABEID'S PASSES RECEIVED: http://i.snag.gy/Emsmh.jpg Keeps it so, so simple. All bar one pass made and received in those boxes right in the centre of the pitch, very disciplined and gave a lovely platform for us to work from.

Ayoze's already too purple to play here?

Love a classy CB. Watching a ball-playing CB spray a beautiful pass forward right after a smooth tackle is fantastic. When he makes the tackle then, instead of hoofing the ball into the stand like others would, he plays his way out of the tight spot -- I love that.

There is no more apt scoreline than 1-0 over Leicester with an Obertan deflected goal as the winner. Sums up the situation nicely. Awful player scoring goal to seal an uninspiring win - first in ages - against a team somehow worse than we are to save the skin of an awful manager in a spectacle delayed by further incompetence. As indicated by this win, we will only survive due to three teams amazingly being worse than us, but our Premier League survival will only extend the longstanding slow death of the club.

It's been said before but the standard of punditry in England is shocking. There is so little actual opinion that's expressed it's stunning. There is not a normal human being who would look at the job Alan Pardew has done with this team - even if you exclude the atrocious man-management and suicidal decisions regarding Yanga-Mbiwa and Ben Arfa - and conclude that he deserves to keep his job. The only ones who could come to that idiotic conclusion are in the media. At no other job could you be as shit as him for as long as him and not only keep your job, but also be praised for "bravery" amid rightful protests. It's so dumb.

"We were really good at times today, I hope our fans see that." -Alan Pardew, after a 2-2 home draw with Hull

This is so deeply depressing. I had much higher hopes for our fans but it's clear the largest portion of the matchgoers are compliant, beaten-down, dead-eyed empty hulls of what were once the best fans in the country.

Not only that but the fans were actually clapping them off, satisfied and relatively happy. Amazing. What would Sir Bobby think?

Literally the worst result possible. An "inspiring" 2-2 comeback draw means that people will think that not having Cisse was the issue, the "excitement" of the comeback means the fans were mostly placated on the day, and we only get 1 point -- not even the fucking three we should be easily getting against a shit hull team at home. Those fans who are enabling this man deserve what they will get.

That was pitiful. I am so disappointed in our supporters. Can only hope it gets miles better. If we score it's going to be like we're top of the league.

Would have been better if Colo and Williamson were holding up an arm looking for offside. Maybe put a little logo in the armpit so you can celebrate the futility.

Hope that one catches on

Float a free kick to Mikey Cause you've got no Plan B That's a Pardew

That's the part that's so great -- regardless of who these guys are, the quotes they've provided and the stance they've taken is free from unnecessary bluster and hyperbole. They've put the facts out there, been 100% accurate and have very calmly stated what is apparent to all of us. It's brilliant. Normally these sorts of campaigns are accompanied by cringe-worthy hand-drawn banners and crazy quotes from supporters, but this is a different story. Beautifully done.

We need you to lose We need you to looooosssseee Trust us, it's better We need you to lose

More to the point, this is truly one of the most amazing protests I can remember. The scale and cohesion dsiplayed is beyond belief. 30,000 posters and 200 banners, plus who knows what other surprises, equals a mind-blowing statement. And the clarity with which they put forth the argument and the grounds for protest is welcome and should offset any calls about what it's really about. Finally, people from the rest of the world are starting to understand why we've detested this man for so long.

1. Holding up banners and signs that say Sack Pardew ≠ "90 minutes of vile abuse" 2. Supporting the team ≠ supporting the club 1. If you think it's going to just banners you're dreaming. 2. I don't know what you mean, I never suggested otherwise 3. I support the protests Supporting the team = wanting 3 points v Hull at all costs Supporting the club = being aware that a short-term loss is best if it leads to a long-term gain I'm not saying you are or are not supporting the protests, that's not really relevant, but if you aren't willing to see that you can support the club by making sure to bring about regime change, whatever the atmosphere on the day does to the result, then we can't ever see eye to eye.

1. Holding up banners and signs that say Sack Pardew ≠ "90 minutes of vile abuse" 2. Supporting the team ≠ supporting the club

The person that's incapable of understanding that you can - and should - both: 1. Protest against Alan Pardew and hope for results that would see him leave 2. Love the club and want what's in its best interests long-term is a very, very dumb one indeed.