I don't think anyone would go down that path, as long as he stuck to principles of decent football and team selection. It's not that hard - to be fair, Pardew's been given far more rope than many managers by our fans, because for the most part they understand where the real problem lies. But where Pardew has now arrived is untenable, and it's his own fault. If he'd stuck with a principal, a way of playing, he'd retain sympathy. But constant isolation of eye-catching players purely because they don't work as hard as limited individuals like Gouffran is criminal. This guy's just beyond poor, and I can't see Beardsley or anyone falling on the same sword. The thing we have to remember is that Ashley will only appoint on trust. The job has to be given to someone else, I just cannot see past Beardo as a cheap, local option. He supports the owner, has fan backing and understands Newcastle United. Anyone and everyone else is a risk. It's now just a ticking clock.