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Swansea may have been intent on delivering another hammer blow to the reign of Alan Pardew at Newcastle , but they displayed a touching tribute to Jonas Gutierrez to wish the Magpies midfielder well in his recovery from cancer.
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Gutierrez revealed last month that he was suffering from testicular cancer and was undergoing treatment for his illness. Newcastle fans chose the 18th minute – the number that Guiterrez wears for the club – to hold a minute’s applause for the Argentinian, but Swansea took it onto themselves to wish him all the best.
Displaying a picture of the Newcastle player on their big screen in the 18th minute, fans rose to their feet to applaud Gutierrez, with the message “GET WELL SOON JONAS” displayed next to him.
Show all 10 1 /10Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? David Moyes Rather strangely, Moyes' reputation has improved somewhat since he left Manchester United. The Red Devils' poor start to the current season highlighted just how difficult the task at Old Trafford was, and revisionists could argue that perhaps he didn't do all that badly. His work over more than a decade at Everton stands the test of time and a return to management at Newcastle could be a good fit.
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Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Steve Bruce Having got Hull City promoted back to the Premier League and then taking them to the FA Cup final last May, Bruce is steadily adding to his reputation as a manager. His previous role at Sunderland was always fraught due to his Geordie roots - but that certainly wouldn't be a problem at St James' Park. The former Manchester United defender didn't disgrace himself during spells in charge of Wigan and Birmingham either.
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Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Tony Pulis Newcastle fans expect their side to play a certain way - and it isn't the Pulis way. When Sam Allardyce was in charge of the Magpies he was constantly given a rough time due to the tactics he employed. Pulis would bring something similar which would probably make him unpopular with fans from the get-go. However, his time at Crystal Palace where he won the Manager of the Season award last season and his ability to keep Stoke City in the Premier League shouldn't be ignored.
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Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Neil Lennon The former Leicester player was highly successful during his time at Celtic - his only managerial position to date. He won three league titles and caused a few upsets in the Champions League. Has been linked with Premier League roles for some time and is currently a free agent having stepped down at the end of the last season after four years in charge.
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Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Steve McClaren McClaren's career is difficult to judge. Performed a few miracles at Middlebrough then came the England job. Won the Eredivisie title with FC Twente, then had strange spells with Wolfsburg and Nottingham Forest. It seems the 53-year-old could be back on the way up judging by Derby's solid start to the season and owing to his North East roots, could be a good option for Newcastle.
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Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Tim Sherwood If the Newcastle fans want attacking football, Sherwood could be a decent option. During his spell in charge of Tottenham he displayed a preference for offensive teams and enjoyed a successful period. Was perhaps unfairly sacked at the end of last season when the political shenanigans at White Hart Lane got the better of him.
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Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Michael Laudrup A more glamorous appointment that could appease the fans would be that of Laudrup. During his time at Swansea he did brilliantly, bringing in rough gems that he polished into a League Cup winning side. The style of play he instilled was impossible not to admire. The former Barcelona midfielder is currently in charge of Qatari side Lekhwiya.
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Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Joe Kinnear Surely Mike Ashley wouldn't - would he? Kinnear was unpopular during his previous spell in charge of Newcastle before it came to an end due to health issues. He was then made Director of Football but a few embarrassing episodes, from getting players' names wrong to failing to visibly do anything soured his standing amongst the fans further.
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Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Paolo Di Canio The controversial Italian is just the type of character that would ensure a continuation of the Newcastle United soap opera. And that's why he shouldn't be discounted. Actually did quite well in charge of Swindon and managed to keep Sunderland afloat after being parachuted in. His controversial knee-sliding celebrations when the Black Cats won at St James' Park won't have done him any favours though, and neither will the reports of complete discontent by the end of his reign at the Stadium of Light.
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Who could replace Alan Pardew as Newcastle manager? Roberto Di Matteo Seemingly linked with every job going, remarkably Di Matteo is still yet to dip his toe back into the choppy management waters since taking Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012. His feat with the Blues whilst caretaker manager has ensured he is a popular choice whenever vacancies come up, whilst his spells at MK Dons and West Brom weren't too shabby either.
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It was a heart-warming gesture from the Premier League side given that both teams were determined to focus on the game itself in the hunt for three valuable points – especially Newcastle who find themselves level with basement side Burnley.
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