Alan Pardew future: Who could replace the Newcastle manager?

Latest defeat could spell end for Pardew

Alan Pardew at the match between Newcastle and Stoke (GETTY IMAGES)

Prior to the match at Stoke City, Mike Ashley quipped that Alan Pardew would be sacked if Newcastle lost.

A clarification was quickly issued by the club, insisting the Newcastle owner was only joking.

However, with the club still yet to win this season and supporters calling for him to be sacked, can Pardew last much longer in charge at St James' Park?

Were Ashley, who was in attendance at the Brittania stadium, to dispense with the former West Ham manager, who could replace him?

Here, we take a look at the possible candidates.

Who would you like to see as the next Newcastle manager if Pardew is sacked? Let us know in the comments below.