Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew offered his resignation in the wake of his side's 3-2 defeat to Everton in the Premier League last night, according to reports. The Magpies crashed to their third topflight loss in six games at Goodison Park on Monday night, after Romelu Lukaku scored either side of Ross Barkley's strike to help sink the Toon. And though Yohan Cabaye and Loic Remy scored in a late rally, the damage had already been done to the north East outfit in the first half. Pardew is understood to have met with owner Mike Ashley after the game and offered to resign from his post, but was instead issued a vote of confidence and told his job is safe. That comes despite the fact Newcastle are just two places above the relegation zone having conceded six goals in their last two Premier League games. The Magpies next travel to Cardiff City at the weekend, followed by a home game against Liverpool and the Tyne and Wear derby against Sunderland. They also take on Manchester City in the Capital One Cup at the end of the month, followed by crunch games against Chelsea and Tottenham. Pardew signed a bumper contract extension at St James' Park last September, tying him to the club until 2020. Is it time for Alan Pardew to leave? Let us know in the comment section, below.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
