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Alan Pardew understands fans reaction New Newcastle manager says he was pleased with the mixed reaction he recieved from the fans at St James' Park. Andy Carroll and Joey Barton combined to hand Alan Pardew a winning start to his Newcastle reign as jeers turned to cheers at St James' Park. The 21-year-old England international's 10th goal of the season cemented a priceless victory for the Magpies after Scouser Barton's 80th-minute strike had restored their lead. Skipper Kevin Nolan, another native Liverpudlian, had got the Magpies off to the perfect start with a 15th-minute opener, but Dirk Kuyt looked to have snatched a point for the visitors when his 50th-minute shot was deflected past keeper Tim Krul by the unfortunate Steven Taylor. A delighted crowd of 50137 had arrived determined to voice their fury at owner Mike Ashley's decision to sack Chris Hughton, and they did just that. However, they left delighted with what they had seen as Pardew's charges responded in the only fashion they could. As traumatic weeks go - and Newcastle have had a few in recent times - the last one on Tyneside has been right up there with the most trying, and there was a rebellious air around St James' once again in the run-up to kick-off. The Toon Army made their feelings abundantly clear outside the stadium before the game, and did so in greater numbers once it was under way. There were repeated choruses of ''Stand up if you hate Ashley'', ''Get out of our club'' and ''There's only one Chris Hughton'' among some less savoury ... From: espnsoccernet Views: 4030 1 ratings Time: 02:24 More in Sports