Tbf both managers had some horrific games last season. The one's that stand out for me in Hughton's time are Stoke (H), Bolton (A) and WBA (A) where we created absolutely nothing. At least in the Blackpool game at home we created a hatful of chances and if it wasn't from the performance by Gilks we could have won by 2 or 3. The games that stand out for me last season where it showed that Pardew was tactically inept are Stoke (A), Stevenage (A) and Villa (A). All 3 of them games we were absolutely pathetic and massively outclassed by 2 teams at the same level as us and the other who we should be beating.
However, I think Pardew has learnt from his mistakes over the summer and I think in every game this season (bar QPR maybe) we've looked like we can deal with what we're playing against e.g. Villa (A). Last season we were absolutely pathetic and should have lost by more. This season we got in there faces and probably should have won the game at the end.
I just hope Pardew has learnt from his silly substitions ala West Brom at home