My exact thoughts when I read that quote!
I didn't think that I'd dislike a NUFC manager more than Pardew but I well and truly do!
I hate myself for saying this because it's giving Pardew credit, but Bruce wouldn't have had us finishing fifth with that squad in 2011/12.
As has been said, Pardew knew he was a slippery cunt and he could actually take a bit of criticism.
Bruce has come in trying to portray himself as a good guy with the best of intentions - but spits his dummy out as soon as someone justifiably has a pop at him.