Scott Parker has pledged
his future to Newcastle, with the midfielder vowing not to be
driven out of the club by the boo boys.
The club's captain bore the brunt of a section of Newcastle fans'
ire following the defeat to Manchester City earlier in April.
Newcastle chief Glenn Roeder has leapt to the defence of Parker and
the midfielder is determined to win over his critics.
"The manager made me captain last year and it (criticism) hurts, of
course it does - I have feelings," he said.
"But there was never any question in my mind I would leave here.
I've been playing some good football and they (Newcastle) are close
to my heart.
"You are always delighted when people are saying nice things about
you and when you feel you are being supported and being wanted
there is no better feeling.
"It hasn't been easy the last few weeks. We have had a lot of
pressure from all angles; at times from our own fans, and rightly
so at times and I suppose that comes with playing at a big
club.
"I think we know what to listen to and we know what to believe and
as long as we stay confident in ourselves and believe in each other
we can get results."