‘I UNDERSTAND CONFLICT’

likely to spell the end of his brief, controversial reign.

He said: “No one accepts defeat well and no one should. Frustration and anger in the dressing room is part of sport, I have no problem with it.

“I am not sure our fans will be disappointed. What do they expect us to do – not have words? Not have conflict after a performance like that (against Huddersfield)?”

Midfielder Chris Brunt apologised after tempers flared following Albion’s 2-1 loss to the Terriers.

Boss Pardew, in charge since November, added: “Brunty apologised for his outburst. It was purely about the frustration of not winning and I understand that.”