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Premier League preview: Can Alan Pardew keep the Toon army quiet this season?
KADEEM SIMMONDS considers what would count as success for Newcastle this year

There can’t be peace and serenity in Newcastle. The moment there is, owner Mike Ashley shakes things up. 

So while things seem to be OK it is only a matter of time before chaos breaks out.

Fans want Alan Pardew out and have done for a while. 

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