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We've all been there, trapped in an uncomfortable situation of our own making and desperately searching for a viable excuse to get us out of trouble.

Whether it's forgetting to set the alarm and trying to sneak into work without being noticed, or from your school days, stepping off the bus and realising your homework is still on the kitchen table.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been known to use an excuse or two in his time as boss of the Magpies, and we figured we would enlist his help for anyone out there in need of one.

Simply type in your problem, and see what our digital Alan comes up with to get you out of your situation.

Now updated to reflect Mr Pardew's most recent excuse - that the local press haven't helped.

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