Pardew Fears Trip To Stoke

Last updated : 26 November 2012 By Footy Mad - Editor

Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Southampton leaves The Magpies 14th in the table and just four points off the drop zone heading into this week's trip to the Britannia Stadium.

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While manager Pardew can call upon captain Fabricio Coloccini after suspension, he will be without Hatem Ben Arfa, Yohan Cabaye and Shola Ameobi once again.

Alan Pardew: "We're worried, of course we're worried, because we are Newcastle United and we've really got that dressing room to take into Wednesday night.

"It's not like we can add four or five players from the squad into that group.

"That is our group and they have been soundly beaten and are going to another tough place.

"We have three days to try and lift the team to try and get ready for another tough game.

"I am looking forward to the next game and hopefully performing better for our fans.

"They came a long, long way and they are the greatest set of fans in the country, in my opinion.

"Perhaps we need them more than we did last year because the team really needs a lift."