This isn’t fantastic news for Alan Pardew.
Chronicle report: "Here at the Chronicle over the past 18 months, we have got you the reader more involved than ever before.
"We have consistently allowed you to express your opinion on the state of Newcastle United.
"We believe this is important. It’s all very well our writers having their say, but that’s not enough. We need to hear what the supporters are thinking.
"This is why last week we conducted a simple poll to gauge where the manager, owner and managing director stand among the rank and file."