Even if you think hes dodgy Pardews not an idiot, maybe he did have it put into his contract to lower our operating costs etc.
But hes a manager, he's the one our results fall back on & he'll be looking to prove himself like anyone to achieve status and recognition in his own right. Hes also now got expectations from the board to finish in the top 10, he's not going to roll over if it effects his ability to do that is he. Even if you dont trust him, part of him has to be working to fight for our corner also as its in his benefit to do so.