Pardew takes reins at Crystal Palace
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ALAN Pardew was confirmed as Crystal Palace’s new manager yesterday after being released from his contract at Newcastle.
A statement on Palace’s website read: “Crystal Palace Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Pardew as the club’s new manager after signing a three-and-a-half-year contract.”
Pardew spent four years in charge of Newcastle United but he was never a favorite with many of the Tyneside club’s fans and eventually jumped at the chance of returning to Palace where he spent four years as a player.
The 53-year-old replaces Neil Warnock, who was sacked on December 27 four months into his second spell in charge with Palace, which is third from bottom of the English Premier League and facing a battle against relegation.
“I am absolutely delighted to be the new manager of Crystal Palace,” the 53-year-old Pardew said.
“Everyone knows my history here, what’s important now is to move the club to the next level.
“I believe with the backing of Steve (Parish) and the board I can help achieve that and create some new exciting history for the club.”
Parish said: “We wanted a manager with a great track record and proven experience in the Barclays Premier League.
“In Alan we have both these things as well as a man who has great affection for this club and shares my determination to take us to the next level.”
Newcastle were the first to announce Pardew’s departure in a statement which read: “Newcastle United can confirm that Alan Pardew has been released from his contract in order to be installed as the new manager of Crystal Palace.”
Assistant coach John Carver and first-team coach Steve Stone were due to take charge of Newcastle for their FA Cup third-round game at Leicester City late yesterday.
Newcastle added: “The search for a head coach has begun and an announcement will follow in due course.”
By overseeing a ‘French Revolution’ at Newcastle United, Pardew has had a more far-reaching impact on the club’s heritage than almost any of his immediate predecessors.
Many of his Newcastle signings have been players from France.
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