Am Surprised That Fans Are Calling For My Sack - Alan Pardew

Alan Pardew admitted Newcastle United fans calling for his sacking after three Premier League games this season has come as a surprise. Pardew has divided opinion among Newcastle supporters since taking the reins in 2010 and he found himself under fire during the second half of the 2013-14 campaign, having lost 13 of 19 matches.

However, the 53-year-old is facing fresh scrutiny at St James' Park after the club's winless start to the season - one defeat and two draws - with one anonymous fan group creating a website calling for his sacking.