An amusing Pardew story

[lawros left foot]

Now, I can't vouch for the truthfulness of this story, but I was told by a friend with good links to some ex pro footballers, who relayed the story to him. Apparently, Ashley at Newcastle was looking for an excuse to bin Alan, but didnt want to pay off his contract, bonuses etc. The Palace hierarchy asked for permission to speak to Pardew, and Ashley couldn't give his consent soon enough. Parrish promised Pardew the earth, huge bonus, big pot of cash for players etc,so Pardew tells Ashley he's leaving Newcastle, and moving to Croydon, Ashley okays the deal for 2mill in compensation, and he doesn't have to pay Pardew any bonuses etc that he has acrued. So far, so good, Alan goes back to Palace, saying "I'm your man, wheres the contract?" to which, Parrih says theres been a slight change of plan, and gives him a contract that is nowhere near as good as the one he'd previously looked at, and if palace go down, he would be one of the least payed managers in the Championship.
Having burnt his bridges at Newcastle, and not being the most popular man in football, Pardew has no option but to sign, the new contract, or be out of a Premier League job, with no prospect of another one any time soon.
As I said at the start of this story, I have no way of telling how true this is, but I was told it is causing considerable mirth in football circles, as Pardew is really not liked at all

 

[Triggaaar]

Too obvious, and you'd expect Pardew to tell them to stick it if that were the case.

 

[Chicken Runner61]

I heard a similar story earlier, Jokingly I said Pardew would see if the everton job would come up maybe not so far off the mark

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Ex footballer Don Hutchinson, @donhutch4 tweeted on 30 Dec, "The football world has gone bonkers, if C Palace are to pay MILLIONS for Pardew! I've played 4 him, senior pros will not like him and his massive EGO"

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

If he wanted to bin him he could have sacked him for butting a player

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Another donhutch4 tweet....
Ashley.."Alan,do you want a massive Sports Direct bag to put all your stuff in?"
Pardew.."Thanks Mike, thats very kind of you"
Ashley.. " That'll be £1 please"

 

[Ernest]

Another donhutch4 tweet....
Ashley.."Alan,do you want a massive Sports Direct bag to put all your stuff in?"
Pardew.."Thanks Mike, thats very kind of you"
Ashley.. " That'll be £1 please"

Don't forget the magazine for another 2 quid

 

[Prince Monolulu]

....and the 2 pint mug for a poond.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Now, I can't vouch for the truthfulness of this story, but I was told by a friend with good links to some ex pro footballers, who relayed the story to him. Apparently, Ashley at Newcastle was looking for an excuse to bin Alan, but didnt want to pay off his contract, bonuses etc. The Palace hierarchy asked for permission to speak to Pardew, and Ashley couldn't give his consent soon enough. Parrish promised Pardew the earth, huge bonus, big pot of cash for players etc,so Pardew tells Ashley he's leaving Newcastle, and moving to Croydon, Ashley okays the deal for 2mill in compensation, and he doesn't have to pay Pardew any bonuses etc that he has acrued. So far, so good, Alan goes back to Palace, saying "I'm your man, wheres the contract?" to which, Parrih says theres been a slight change of plan, and gives him a contract that is nowhere near as good as the one he'd previously looked at, and if palace go down, he would be one of the least payed managers in the Championship.
Having burnt his bridges at Newcastle, and not being the most popular man in football, Pardew has no option but to sign, the new contract, or be out of a Premier League job, with no prospect of another one any time soon.
As I said at the start of this story, I have no way of telling how true this is, but I was told it is causing considerable mirth in football circles, as Pardew is really not liked at all

I don't believe this for one minute.

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

I'd love it if true, however, if it really happened like that then surely Pardew could just say no and keep his Newcastle contract (ignoring all the personal issues there)?

Pardew isn't resigning, he's effectively being transferred, with Palace paying compensation, so if he doesn't actually finalise the deal then everything goes back to as it was...unless I'm missing something?

 

[lawros left foot]

As I say, I can't vouch for the authenticity of the story, but it was told to me by someone who has no need to make it up, and it was told to him by a certain ex player with links to us, and West Ham who is not Pardew greatest fan. He also said the hold up with announcing Hughton for us, was down to contract length and nothing else

 

[Barrel of Fun]

It would be most amusing if this blew up on Ashley, Parrish and Pardew.

 

[lawros left foot]

I'd love it if true, however, if it really happened like that then surely Pardew could just say no and keep his Newcastle contract (ignoring all the personal issues there)?

Pardew isn't resigning, he's effectively being transferred, with Palace paying compensation, so if he doesn't actually finalise the deal then everything goes back to as it was...unless I'm missing something?

He did resign from Newcastl before signing for Palace

 

[ThePaddy]

Utter drivel. The hold up on the announcement is because we're trying to take more of the backroom staff at St. James' Park including their performance analyst but Ashley is playing hardball.

Pardew met the players after the game yesterday and was at the training ground today, he'll also be taking training tomorrow. This is done and dusted

 

[lawros left foot]

Utter drivel. The hold up on the announcement is because we're trying to take more of the backroom staff at St. James' Park including their performance analyst but Ashley is playing hardball.

Pardew met the players after the game yesterday and was at the training ground today, he'll also be taking training tomorrow. This is done and dusted

I didn't say it wasnt, I said he has signed for you, just not under the original terms

 

[Hugo Rune]

The big rumour will always be that Palace need to pay off the gambling debts accrued at Llambias' casino by AP for that is why he had such a long contract at St James. Parrish clears the debt & everyone is happy. I suspect that is why the paperwork is taking an age.

 

[Stat Brother]

I doubt Ashley is as desperate as some would like us to think to off load a mediocre Premier League manager.
I imagine Pardews successor will prove that.

Pardew and Ashley were made for each other.

 

[Prince Monolulu]

Utter drivel. The hold up on the announcement is because we're trying to take more of the backroom staff at St. James' Park including their performance analyst but Ashley is playing hardball.

Pardew met the players after the game yesterday and was at the training ground today, he'll also be taking training tomorrow. This is done and dusted

I give him until April, or until he presents the next series of DIY SOS

 

[AmexRuislip]

A man in the pub asked me if I wanted to help him coach a football team.

I said, "Sorry, I don't know anything about football."

"It's OK, neither do I," he laughed, "plus the money is good."

"OK, sign me up," I replied. "What's your name again?"

"Alan Pardew."

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

He did resign from Newcastl before signing for Palace

Did he? Fair enough then, I thought it was the case that he's still their manager even now, Palace are just paying the release fee...