Matt Le Tissier (talking to Talksport): “There seems to be unrest among the fans, but I’m not sure there’s too much unrest among the boardroom.
“I’ve not heard too many noises coming out saying Alan Pardew’s job is under threat, which will be a bit of a blow to the Toon Army.
“I was in the boardroom on Saturday, funnily enough, and even after defeat, Mike Ashley was pretty gracious in defeat, and he didn’t look like a man who was about to go off and sack his manager.”
On the BBC Alan Shearer claims either Mike Ashley or managing director Lee Charnley pick the players to sign ... NOT the manager.
Pardew will remain in charge for Saturday’s home game against Hull City, when fans are ready to let the manager know their feelings.