Alan Pardew confirmed as the new manager of Crystal Palace
Alan Pardew was confirmed as the new manager of Crystal Palace on
Saturday (3rd January) having been released from his contract at
Newcastle United.
After more than four years in charge at St James' Park, Alan Pardew completed his switch to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The 53-year old has signed a three and a half year deal with the club whom he played for from 1987 to 1991.
His first game in charge will be against non-league Dover in the FA Cup on Sunday.
On 6 December 2010, Chris Hughton was sacked as manager of Newcastle United. Three days later the club confirmed Pardew as the club's new manager on a five and a half year deal. Sky Sports reported that of 40,000 fans taking part in a poll on who should become the next manager, Pardew only received the backing of 5.5% of voters.
Pardew stated: "I'm not a Geordie of course, but I'm a football person with a love of the game and I can assure you I bring great drive, desire and commitment to the job. Chris Hughton did a great job last season, guiding the club back to the Premier League, and he continued that good work this season. It is my aim to build on that now and take this club forward." He acknowledged that he would face a battle to win over players and supporters, and that other managers had texted him to say "you must be mad going there", but he declared: "It's one of the top five clubs in England. It's a daunting prospect but something I couldn't turn down."
In his first game in charge he led Newcastle to a 3–1 win over Liverpool at St James' Park on 11 December 2010 with goals from Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton and Andy Carroll. In the club's first home game of 2011, he achieved a notable 5–0 victory over his former club West Ham United. He brought in his own coaching staff in the form of John Carver as assistant manager, who had worked as assistant to Sir Bobby Robson six years earlier. Andy Woodman was also Pardew's appointment as goalkeeping coach. Soon afterwards Pardew, however, suffered one of the most embarrassing defeats in the club's history as Newcastle went down 3–1 to League 2 side Stevenage in the 3rd round of the FA Cup.
After more than four years in charge at St James' Park, Alan Pardew completed his switch to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The 53-year old has signed a three and a half year deal with the club whom he played for from 1987 to 1991.
His first game in charge will be against non-league Dover in the FA Cup on Sunday.
On 6 December 2010, Chris Hughton was sacked as manager of Newcastle United. Three days later the club confirmed Pardew as the club's new manager on a five and a half year deal. Sky Sports reported that of 40,000 fans taking part in a poll on who should become the next manager, Pardew only received the backing of 5.5% of voters.
Pardew stated: "I'm not a Geordie of course, but I'm a football person with a love of the game and I can assure you I bring great drive, desire and commitment to the job. Chris Hughton did a great job last season, guiding the club back to the Premier League, and he continued that good work this season. It is my aim to build on that now and take this club forward." He acknowledged that he would face a battle to win over players and supporters, and that other managers had texted him to say "you must be mad going there", but he declared: "It's one of the top five clubs in England. It's a daunting prospect but something I couldn't turn down."
In his first game in charge he led Newcastle to a 3–1 win over Liverpool at St James' Park on 11 December 2010 with goals from Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton and Andy Carroll. In the club's first home game of 2011, he achieved a notable 5–0 victory over his former club West Ham United. He brought in his own coaching staff in the form of John Carver as assistant manager, who had worked as assistant to Sir Bobby Robson six years earlier. Andy Woodman was also Pardew's appointment as goalkeeping coach. Soon afterwards Pardew, however, suffered one of the most embarrassing defeats in the club's history as Newcastle went down 3–1 to League 2 side Stevenage in the 3rd round of the FA Cup.
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