PSG midfielder Yohan Cabaye has jumped to the defence of Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew.
Cabaye, who left Tyneside for the Ligue 1 champions in a £20million deal last January, insists that Pardew is a "good manager" who does not deserve such criticism.
The France international told the Guardian: "The manager (Pardew) is in trouble now but he shouldn't get all the complaints because it's not only about him, so I am sad for him and want to wish him all the best.
"When I was there and the second season wasn't good, the fact was that we were the players on the pitch.
"I like him (Pardew) because he gave me confidence to play, and to play as I did for two-and-a-half years. As manager he is really close to the players and talks a lot with them. He puts them in a good position to play well and we give him back our trust."
