Former Newcastle United midfielder Lee Bowyer says manager Alan Pardew deserves more time.
Bowyer believes Pardew needs more time to integrate summer signings.
Bowyer said: "We are only three or four games in and there is a very, very long way to go.
"I thought he did well last year with the squad he had and I think he will do it again this season.
"Don't judge him yet. It takes about six games to start getting into it and he has had a few players come in, so it will take time to gel."
