Pardew: We'll Bounce Back

Last updated : 13 March 2004 By Mad Reporter

Pardew was also disappointed with the tackle by Jeff Whitley that saw midweek hat-trick hero Matthew Etherington stretchered off the Stadium of Light pitch just 15 minutes into the game.

"It was a very strong tackle and though the lad has not fractured anything, he is a big loss to us," said manager Alan Pardew.

"Our frustration came out in the wrong manner. It was a stop-start game and that's difficult when you are a goal down and there's no flow to the game.

"We are disappointed in ourselves, both as individuals and collectively.

"The pressure is starting to mount but there's a lot more to be seen in this division. We will bounce back."