I think we've had a pretty decent summer when it comes to transfers. Obviously not as good as it should have been, but Cabaye and Ba especially should be two terrific signings. Cabaye looks just like the sort of player that I love to watch, and Ba's record is very good and is a decent replacement for Carroll. The problem is that we needed a striker in January as well, before selling Carroll.
As for Pardew, I quite like him. He's doing the best job he can, and I echo what people have said that we'd be proper fucked if he were to resign.