Former Newcastle United midfielder Lee Bowyer has warned against the dismissal of Alan Pardew.
Bowyer has expressed his concerns that the club could follow the likes of Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers out of the Premier League if they make a managerial change during such uncertain times.
He told the Evening Chronicle: "It seems to have happened for the last two years now.
"After eight games Newcastle don't start too well. Then everybody is like 'Get rid of him'.
"The same thing has happened at West Ham last season. Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for.
"If Newcastle get rid of him.
"He knows the Premier League inside out, he knows the players and if you get rid of him. Who are you going to bring in?
"Who will he replace him with?
"Look at Fulham - they were an established club, then had three managers in a year, it was ridiculous.
"Now they are struggling in the Championship.
"Look at Wolves.
"Mick McCarthy, he's an established Premier League manager and knew the place inside out, he was really experienced.
"They got rid and the next thing they're in League One.
"They should never have got rid of him."
