Source: Daily_Mail
Alan Pardew takes Newcastle training - pictures
Alan Pardew was straight down to business on Friday in his bid to win over the Newcastle players.[LNB] The new Toon boss, who has taken over from sacked Chris Hughton, took charge of training for the first time at their Little Benton base. [LNB] Smiles better? Newcastle manager Alan Pardew shares a joke with Steven Taylor during training[LNB]Pardew must win over his squad as well as the supporters who are still fuming over Mike Ashley's decision to axe Hughton. [LNB]Newcastle stars such as Andy Carroll, Kevin Nolan and Sol Campbell followed instructions from the former Southampton boss as they prepare for Saturday's match with Liverpool St James' Park. [LNB] At one point, Pardew was pictured deep in conversation with Joey Barton, one player he will need to win over to succeed. [LNB] Listen up, Joey: Pardew discusses tactics with midfielder Barton[LNB]On Thursday, he said: 'The problem I'm going to have initially is the players - I need to get my message across quickly and with clarity so as not to get any resentment at a time when they are doing reasonably well.[LNB] 'The battles I need to win are on the pitch. I understood what was going to happen if I took the job and that's a daunting prospect but to be manager is something I couldn't turn down.' [LNB] Alan Pardew confirmed as Newcastle boss with whopping five-and-a-half year contractWest Ham ponder £3m Barton bid after mentor Hughton's Toon sackingCan new Toon boss Pardew Hammer his way to victory on Tyneside?[LNB] Explore more:People: Kevin Nolan, Mike Ashley, Chris Hughton, Sol Campbell, Joey Barton, Andy Carroll Places: Newcastle
