Besieged Newcastle boss accuses fans of "mass hysteria"

LONDON (Reuters) - Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew risked antagonising irate fans even more on Thursday when he labelled the tide of public opinion against him as "mass hysteria". Supporters called from him to be sacked during last weekend's dire 4-0 Premier League drubbing at Southampton but after talks with controversial owner Mike Ashley, Pardew is still in a job yet fears Saturday's visit of Hull City. "This situation at the moment is almost like mass hysteria,' he told reporters with his side bottom with two points from four games. ...
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