Alan Pardew plans top-four tilt

 

Martin Hardy
Saturday 29 September 2012 11:05 BST
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Alan Pardew believes he has been given the time to lead Newcastle back into the Champions League after signing an eight-year contract.

The Newcastle manager and his back-room staff committed themselves to St James' Park until 2020, a deal that Pardew has revealed was suggested by the club's owner, Mike Ashley.

"Can we win a trophy, can we get into the Champions League? I think we can or I wouldn't be here," he said. "That might put an added pressure on myself but, if you are not in this game to handle the pressure, then you shouldn't be in it."

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in