Club Statement Confirms Pardew Departure

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Alan Pardew has been released from his contract in order to be installed as the new manager of Crystal Palace


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.

Pardew said: "It has been a privilege to manage Newcastle United and I want to thank my captain Fabricio Coloccini and all the players, John Carver , Steve Stone , Andy Woodman and all the staff, all of who have been outstanding servants to Newcastle United.

"A special thanks also goes to the fans for all their support over the last four years. I must also thank Mike Ashley and the board for their unwavering support during my tenure at the Club."

Newcastle United managing director, Lee Charnley, said: "I would like to thank Alan for his service to the Club.

"Despite public perceptions, fuelled by the media, Mike Ashley had never met nor spoken to Alan before his appointment. However, what developed over the last four years was a very strong and positive relationship between all parties.

"It is these relationships that, four years later, means the Club is in a far better position, both on and off the field, and Alan has had a big part to play in that.

"During his time with us, Alan achieved two top-ten Premier League finishes, including a fifth-place finish in 2012, as well as taking us to the quarter-final of the Europa League. He goes with our best wishes and thanks."

John Carver and Steve Stone will be in the dugout for at least today's (Saturday, 3rd January) fixture - the Club's FA Cup third round tie at Leicester City.

The search for a head coach has begun and an announcement will follow in due course.

 

Anyone else think it is odd that he has been 'released' and not that he has 'resigned'?

Maybe Fat Mike is wanting to be seen as having more of a say in this than we were led to believe?

 

At least it's confirmed now, though as usual nufc.co.uk is the last place it's reported.

Why, oh why did they feel the need to address something that the club confirmed as media speculation? Do we really need them to put us straight on when Ashley and Pardew met? How is it relevant right now?

Honestly, our club continuously comes across so badly with its official communication.

 

I thought that this is very strange letting him go and not having someone to come in as replacement........no wait

Carroll
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Cabaye..................nothing strange at all so it seems

 

Palace's official website has a statement too....'would like to place on record our thanks to Newcastle United Football Club AND Mike Ashley'. He's definitely been involved with this one.

 

I'm sure we'll find out **** all more in due course. Its like North Korea with Mike. Must admit, that's the way i'd do it too.

Big thanks to Pards for his sterling work. Leaves us in great shape considering the parameters he's had to work within.

 

Probably all down to who gets what in compo without it involving lawyers down the line. Much better for it all to be amicable for all parties, so agents, Pardew and NUFC get a share of the readies.

 

Confirmation that we're going to stop pretending that whoever is next is a manager with their wings clipped to bloodiness. The continental-style 'head coach' looks like it will be the official title. Fine and dandy until our continental-style ends up being spearheaded by O'Leary or similar.

 

Shola is back home looking for work....






(Morning BRS)

 

Just took this outside of The Gallowgate..

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Hurrah some of our fans cry...

 

I think it was important to get that last dig in at the fans too just say "yeah he's left, and btw we DIDN'T know each other before. You nobs."

The level of distaste between the board and the fans at this point is getting over the top. People need to calm down.

 

Ashley is sulking in Barbados because he's probably going to get gazumped buying Rangers. Poor bloke can't buy more shares unless he gets rid of us. Awww diddums.

 

Thank Christ for that. Enjoy relegation with Palace you slimey deviant ****.

 

I wouldn't count on it. He is an all time great manager. If anyone can turn round their season it will be Prince Pardew

 

I'm just hoping they don't overtake us in the table when they beat us later in the season. Wouldn't put it past them with Pardew in charge.

 

Our summer house has just the same underneath too!

 

If John Carver's in his place, I think you'll have a few good days yet....

 

Head Coach under whom though?