After their thrashing by Southampton, Alan Pardew's future at Newcastle United is in the balance.
The Daily Mail says the atmosphere turned toxic at St Mary's as Pardew watched his team crumble against Southampton to leave them bottom of the table and without a win in their first four league games.
Owner Mike Ashley was in the stands to witness his club's diabolical performance and could hear the away fans turn on Pardew and constantly call for his head.
Sources close to the Newcastle boss indicated he was in the dark about his future at the club yesterday, but Pardew hosts Hull at St James' Park on Saturday when there will be no let-up from Newcastle supporters and defeat could spell the end.
Tensions will already be high. It is the first time Pardew has been on the touchline against Hull since he headbutted their midfielder David Meyler last season. That earned him a seven-match ban from the Football Association and a £100,000 fine from Newcastle.
