Alan Padrew survives again.

Newcastle lost 1-0 to Stoke on Monday night, but Alan Pardew has survived until morning as owner Mike Ashley has yet to swing his axe.

Pardew's record in 2014 reads thus:L,L,L,W,D,L,L,L,W,W,L,W,L,L,L,L,L,L,W,L,L,D,W,D,L,D,L,L (P28, W6, D4, L18)but he is still in charge at St James'.

"I think we'll have some serious conversations before Saturday because he doesn't want to lose and nor do I," Pardew said after the match. "I think it's important I show to the team that I'm here to lead the team. I've never really been in this situation before. It's a bit unique, but I'm a professional football manager, that's what I do and that's what I'll continue to do."