Alan Pardew reckons that the pressure of ensuring Newcastle United are at English football's top table has left his players under extra strain this season – but wants them to hang in there to ensure they are handed "a golden chalice" by beating the drop.
Pardew is very much focused on survival going into the conclusion of this term, but admitted to the media yesterday Mike Ashley could decide to change manager regardless of whether United stay up.
With the season set to reach a tense and thrilling finale next Sunday, the Magpies will can make sure they don't miss out on next term's huge and unprecedented cash injection of at least £60m from the Premier League's new TV deal.
And Pardew confessed ahead of tomorrow's crucial clash with Queens Park Rangers: "I think that's put extra pressure on everybody.
A thorough review of where Newcastle are heading next term will take place during what will be an intriguing post-season inquest.
He said: "If we can get a win, that comes in. You've got a chance to take the squad forward in terms of new recruits."
United supporters are tired of hearing Premier League games referred to as 'cup finals', but Pardew feels that there is no other way to describe the remaining fixtures against QPR and Arsenal.
Pardew added: "Both games are cup finals. We've got to play like we did at West Ham – with passion and determination.
"We've got to try to win the game. Whatever's thrown at us, we've certainly got to get something, hopefully a win. Our away fans have been phenomenal this year.
United fans remain discontented with their side still threatened by the possibility of Championship football next season with just 180 minutes of the campaign left.
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