We'd soon find out if he walks in summer and gets replaced by another no mark desperate for a job. Admittedly it's hard not to be pensive given the clubs recent history but no point trying to read into things we have little information about.
Exactly. Anyone on their high horse about the fact he left us to go to a Premier League club, Pardew or not, needs to re-evaluate their stance. Instantly makes us more dangerous at this level and promotion comes above all else.