Alan Pardew takes Newcastle training - pictures

Alan Pardew was straight down to business on Friday in his bid to win over the Newcastle players. 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. Smiles better? Newcastle manager Alan Pardew shares a joke with Steven Taylor during trainingPardew must win over his squad as well as the supporters who are still fuming over Mike Ashley's decision to axe Hughton. 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. At one point, Pardew was pictured deep in conversation with Joey Barton, one player he will need to win over to succeed. Listen up, Joey: Pardew discusses tactics with midfielder BartonOn 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. '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.'  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?  Explore more:People: Kevin Nolan, Mike Ashley, Chris Hughton, Sol Campbell, Joey Barton, Andy Carroll Places: Newcastle

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