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Shearer backs Pardew

I think he [Pardew] deserves to keep his job because of the season before. He bought himself time.

The nature of the game is he is under pressure and he knows that, but I'm delighted they stuck with him. You don't become a bad manager in one season.

I'm pleased they stuck by him. He will feel they have to get off to a good start as you always do, but fingers crossed that will happen.

– Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer speaking to Journal

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Llambias on 'disappointing' season

Everyone connected with the Club was disappointed to finish where we did last season, particularly on the back of such a fantastic year prior to that.

Our discussions on Wednesday were very constructive and we pinpointed a number of factors that contributed to a season which fell below expectations.

We are now looking forward and are entirely focussed on the forthcoming campaign, with the expectation of at least a top-ten finish in the Premier League.

– Newcastle United chief executive Derek Llambias
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