Pressure increase on Pardew after Reading reverse

[Folami David]

Newcastle United coach Alan Pardew defended his decision to substitute goalscorer Yohan Cabaye against Reading on Saturday and lamented the tide of negativity that swept around At James' Park and spread to his players after the substitution.
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Frenchman Cabaye, making his first start after a two-month injury layoff, put Newcastle ahead in the 35th minute with a superb free-kick and the home side looked on to track to grab three crucial points in the battle to avoid relegation.
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However, Newcastle lost their way in the second half and two goals from substitute Adam Le Fondre gave Reading a 2-1 win, their 1st ever victory at St James' Park.
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Pardew, whose side have won just three times in 18 games since he signed an eight-year deal in September, acknowledged the boos that rained down after the Cabaye substitution but said he had no option but to replace him.

[Shola Sholaz]

The coach should just do as his heart leads him. Nothing should distract his personal decision