Embattled Pardew vows to fight on as Toon sink to new low

Embattled Newcastle manager Alan Pardew vowed to fight on despite last night’s 1-0 defeat to Stoke.

The loss means the Magpies remain winless in the Premier League this season but Pardew was in defiant mood afterwards.

He said: “We have to fight, I have to fight. The team has to fight and that’s what we’ll continue to do.

“I’m here to lead the team and that’s what I’ll do. I’ve never really been in this situation before.

“It’s a bit unique but I am a professional football manager, it’s what I do and that’s what I’ll continue to do.”