Remy feels the love at Newcastle

Cardiff 1 Newcastle 2

However, in the wake of the 26-year-old Frenchman’s first-half double at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, the under pressure Newcastle manager was quickest to show his appreciation.

Successive 3-2 defeats against the unfancied Premier League newcomers Hull City, at St James’ Park and Everton last Monday night, had once again left Pardew under the spotlight for the wrong reasons.