"We've made Upton Park a hostile stage by the manner of our performances," said a dejected Pardew after the 2-1 defeat at Upton Park.
"We look like promotion contenders away, but here at home we are very nervous. We've got to be brave because this is a tough stage.
"I need to look at bringing in some characters who can handle the pressure of playing in a big stadium, because we've got no automatic right to go straight back up."