I would imagine although Jenkins is a ruthless man, he also knows that keeping some relationship with the fans is important.
I imagine they were looking to sack Pardew at the end of the season but when 7-8k vote with their feet by not going saturday, you have to review things.
We are are on TV vs Liverpool and i imagine the Spurs game will be moved for TV too, although we are rubbish its still broadcast to the world, the way we were going we could of got beat 6 or 7 in those games, as well as masses of empty seats doesnt promote Mr Lai and the Albion brand well, so i would think those two things and chance of a bit of pride played a part.
Things were actually somehow getting worse week by week under Pardew and i think with six games to go his position was untenable, if they were going to do it they should of done it weeks ago but its probably got to the stage they have agreed some settlement to go now and at least with Big Dave in charge, or we did get a new manager now (unlikely) there will be some unity and pride from the support at least, i have no faith in a lot of the group of wasters who wear the shirt showing any such pride though whoever is in charge.