Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew admits it's difficult working at the club with owner Mike Ashley at loggerheads with the fanbase.
Whilst Newcastle have made inroads in the transfer market, their spending has been way below what they have recouped in the last 12 months.
"It's difficult at Newcastle and I don't think the owner's relationship with the fans helps. That's obvious," said Pardew.
"I don't think there's anything I can say or do that will improve that. Hopefully over the next three-four years, if I bring some success to the club, maybe that can be looked at in a different light. But certainly not in the short term."
