Alan Pardew understands fans reaction

New Newcastle manager says he was pleased with the
mixed reaction he recieved from the fans at St James' Park.

Andy Carroll and Joey Barton combined to hand Alan Pardew a winning start to his Newcastle reign as jeers turned to cheers at St James' Park.

The 21-year-old England international's 10th goal of the season cemented a priceless victory for the Magpies after Scouser Barton's 80th-minute strike had restored their lead.

Skipper Kevin Nolan, another native Liverpudlian, had got the Magpies off to the perfect start with a 15th-minute opener, but Dirk Kuyt looked to have snatched a point for the visitors when his 50th-minute shot was deflected past keeper Tim Krul by the unfortunate Steven Taylor.

A delighted crowd of 50,137 had arrived determined to voice their fury at owner Mike Ashley's decision to sack Chris Hughton, and they did just that.

However, they left delighted with what they had seen as Pardew's charges responded in the only fashion they could.

As traumatic weeks go - and Newcastle have had a few in recent times - the last one on Tyneside has been right up there with the most trying, and there was a rebellious air around St James' once again in the run-up to kick-off.

The Toon Army made their feelings abundantly clear outside the stadium before the game, and did so in greater numbers once it was under way.

There were repeated choruses of ''Stand up if you hate Ashley'', ''Get out of our club'' and ''There's only one Chris Hughton'' among some less savoury offerings, while one banner read simply, ''Thank you, Chris''.

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[MrKIKO0riko]

I kind of feel sorry for him in a way...

[DashThe1st]

A final WIN for Chris Hughton's team..... NOT Pardew!!!

[x2436ab]

CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NuFc0X0Longbenton]

@oycegilroy "threw and threw"???? Anyways please stop jumping on the Anti Ashley bandwagon, he knows what he's doing TRUST ME!

[legend7172]

i dont know why people dont like pardew and think he great

[eliasyoocoolman]

I miss chris hughton so bad man!

[joycegilroy]

pardew your full of shit your a puppet for fat Ashley your a low life you are on strings your a Muppet and im black and white threw and threw DONT talk about Andy Carrol your a liar fact he did not want to leave Newcastle time will tell that your a liar !!!!

[GameMan53]

'I saw some problems I didn't like.'

Sol Campbells defending.

[StarzNation]

U FUKING WANKER PARDDREW

[tommy444able]

cmon geordies follow the cockneys

[domy449]

well played interview pardew. There were definitely things on show that were new and some we've kept. Great result, everyones gutted about chris but we need to move on now lads.