He's had his chances, didn't Pardew say something a couple of months ago saying he'd only just started showing signs of life in training? Just because he's not been in any squads doesn't mean he's not had a chance to show something in training or for the reserves. I'm not going to feel sorry for him for ruining he career, I don't know if he's tried to force a move or something behind the scenes but i'm sure he's more than happy to sit around and pick up his 50k a week.