The sequence of events wouldn't make a iota of sense, though.
1) Ashley sanctions loaning out HBA to Hull, because Bruce wanted the player and Pardew didn't because of personal issues.
2) One game later, Ashley sacks Pardew after having backed him in his dispute with HBA.
3) Ashley gets Bruce, paying compensation (!!)
4) Now the manager that wanted HBA to play for him is managing Newcastle, while HBA is at Hull.
Sounds very NUFC to me VI.