Pardew

"It's fairly obvious the players and fans had great respect for Chris Hughton whose name Pardew mispronounces and his departure has caused quite a stir."

The Guardian World News Paul Doyle 2010

With their performance, Pardew's side gently mocked those who predict they face a relegation struggle.

Steve Bruce has to win over the Sunderland fans after Newcastle defeat 2011

Such rash moments explain why, despite his availability on a free transfer, leading managers, Wenger included, remain reluctant to remove one of Newcastle's best players from Pardew's hands.

Arsenal show need for reinforcements after failure to outwit Newcastle 2011

"I've been ageing rapidly in the last few months," said Pardew.

Arsenal show need for reinforcements after failure to outwit Newcastle 2011

At the interval the Newcastle manager, Alan Pardew, made a couple of subtle adjustments to his starting 4-2-3-1 formation.

Steve Bruce has to win over the Sunderland fans after Newcastle defeat 2011

You need to know you're appreciated and Alan Pardew has instilled a lot of confidence in me, said Ameobi who, with the exceptions of Glenn Roeder and Chris Hughton, was sometimes underminded by certain former Newcastle managers but is arguably more talented than Andy Carroll.

Shola Ameobi has Newcastle's Alan Pardew praising his Geordie Tevez 2011

Only Joey Barton possibly played better as, wearing a faceguard to protect a fractured cheekbone, Newcastle United's Nigerian‑born, Tyneside‑bred striker had Alan Pardew placing him in the same class as Carlos Tevez.

Shola Ameobi has Newcastle's Alan Pardew praising his Geordie Tevez 2011

Out on the pitch, Sunderland ended up all over the place as Pardew reacted to Bruce's ultimate deployment of four strikers by switching to a back five and Phil Bardsley, already booked, was dismissed for a dangerous two-footed tackle on Coloccini.

Steve Bruce has to win over the Sunderland fans after Newcastle defeat 2011

"Joey had a slight calf strain but a bit of me wanted the fans to show him their appreciation," Pardew said.

Shola Ameobi has Newcastle's Alan Pardew praising his Geordie Tevez 2011

"We're very good at beating ourselves up at Newcastle United and, yes, you wonder if the spirit will still be there," said Pardew, who has lost Kevin Nolan and José Enrique this summer and is still desperate to sign a new left-back and striker.

Steve Bruce has to win over the Sunderland fans after Newcastle defeat 2011