Allardyce feeling pressure

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has admitted he is feeling the pressure as his side continues to disappoint in recent performances against Wigan and Derby. Several sections of Magpies' fans have been calling for Big Sam's head for some time.

Allardyce who had to endure the Newcastle fans calling for his head yet again recently, quipped: 'It's the same old story, isn't it?

"You lose a game and lose it badly and you are under the cosh, especially if you are the manager.

"I cannot blame the fans for what they were singing. We were not good enough and you don't need to be an expert to see that.

"They spend their hard-earned money and they want to see us fight and do an awful lot better than we did."