Friday 7 December 2012 07:05, UK
Alan Pardew admits he needs to strengthen his Newcastle squad before the knockout stages of the Europa League.
Few of Pardew's young guns enhanced their reputations on a difficult night, and he admitted some of them might have to prove themselves elsewhere before being given another opportunity. He said: "Certainly looking at my group there, I think they need to learn a little bit more about this game away from the black and white and the pressure of the jersey here and the level we are playing at. "I will probably look at loaning a few of those who played tonight, hopefully after January when I have got a stronger position in the squad." Bordeaux boss Francis Gillot admitted he was more than satisfied with his team's performance on the night and throughout the group phase. He said: "Of course I am. It's a big satisfaction to win both the game and the group. "The performance of my team was very good. Everybody played as a team, everybody knew the principles of the game and of the group mentality. "I am very happy that the team played as a group and not as individuals." Don't miss any live and exclusive football coverage this festive season. Click here to visit Sky Sports' Festive Calendar
