Pardew Puts Faith In Bent

Last updated : 17 March 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
The Addicks are third from bottom and six points behind Manchester City and have to face a Newcastle team desperate to put the wheels back on the bus after that horror show in Holland.

Four points from their last two games have given Charlton hope of escaping the drop.

Pardew will make a late decision on whether to start Darren Bent as the striker is struggling with a knee problem.

Pardew: "Our fans had accepted that we were in a terrible situation. Their mindset was 'It will be a big bonus if we stay up' and I think that mindset is helping.

"It will be a real dilemma decision with Darren. The important thing is we look each other in the eye and both feel comfortable."