Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has defended Alan Pardew's work this season at Newcastle United.
Carra argues being Toon manager is a unique job.
He wrote in the Daily Mail: "Nobody could ever accuse North East football of lacking emotion but that, at times, is a hindrance and Newcastle manager Alan Pardew was right when he explained earlier this season how fans can get too high or too low, depending on results. It does nothing to help with stability.
"Looking on from afar at Newcastle and Sunderland, I have constantly been left scratching my head. Both clubs have all the elements you need for success - first-class stadiums, excellent training grounds, huge fan base - yet, they always seem one step from turmoil."
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