I thought this was one of the reasons Hughton was given the push. Couldn't see him going along with this but Pardew is just Ashley's puppet and probs getting well paid to be
Ashley probs still bears a grudge over abuse from your supporters, he invested millions and was repaid with abuse. Put yourself in his shoes, as a businessman he will have a ruthless streak and what better retribution against the fans than to sell your "star" and pocket a few million prior to selling the club on at a profit in the summer. I don't think you'll go down and Ashley won't leave the club until he has made a profit no matter how small. So, better times ahead I think and you might just look back at today and think he did you a favour in the long run.
You've still got one of the best holding strikers in the premiership in Ameobi. He gets stick from some sections but if you watch his game and how he brings in others you'll see he has quality. Works his socks of for the team. Just needRranger to step up and you'll be fine
Think you'll get beat 2morra tho'