But he has a big lesson to learn about Tyneside and Newcastle United fans ... because Alan Pardew will NEVER talk down to the Toon Army and get away with it.
We are sick to the back teeth of listening to his excuses and utter bollox about the failings of the press.
Everybody will have their say ... whether Pardew likes it or not.
The Chronicle/Journal/Sunday Sun won't be gagged, I can promise you that.
And, if anything, Pardew has just lit the blue touch-paper.
Read this (from the Chronicle):
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/pardewvines-genius-you-only-watch-6987401