Alan Pardew has talked about his time at Newcastle and it was his decision to leave the club after Newcastle and his former club Crystal Palace agreed compensation to free him from his contract.
Alan Pardew – while at Newcastle for just over four years
And Pardew says nothing too controversial about his stay at Newcastle, other than what we already know – that it is very tightly run financially by owner Mike Ashley – and that could still scare off some candidates for the new position of head coach at Newcastle.
This is some of what Alan said at his press conference today:
“Newcastle is a big club, it’s difficult because it is run on a tight financial margin. We had to work hard on transfers, the funds for a club that size makes it difficult to understand that we had to build slowly.”
“I am under no illusions – the football community and there was a concern about it. It was the right time for Newcastle but this was my decision.”
“Steve Parish met the clause in my contract and I hope this is the right decision.” “Four years under that monetary situation, along with the history, made it difficult. I have left it with a good base of players.”
“I want to thank all Geordies. My resilience and character has grown because of the nature of the club.” “The most important welcome was from the staff and the players. They have told me what the need and that information is important.”
“The players have a tremendous attitude. We have a tough challenge, we are in the bottom three with 18 games to go.” “Our home form is not good and we have to change that. The players need a lift, maybe a signing or two could do that.”
“Realistically one place above relegation would be success. We need between 35-40 points to stay up.”
According to reports Pardew will get £1M additional compensation if he can keep Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
And that’s certainly worth it to Chairman Steve Parish, given that each PL club every May receives between £60M and £100M in funds based on the huge worldwide TV deal the league has negotiated.
Crystal Palace are currently 3rd bottom of the PL with 17 points from their first 20 games, and Alan Pardew has a decent chance of keeping them in England’s top flight, and they are currently just one point from safety.
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175 comments so far
Markaccus
Jan 8, 2015 at 6:55 PM
Comment #81Lads, our stupidity has killed the blog.
GeordieTwo
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Comment #82It’s all your fault Markaccus. 😯
GeordieTwo
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:04 PM
Comment #83Leicester look like they have signed a good one in Kramaric. What are we doing by the way? Any top signings for us yet?
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:04 PM
Comment #84Good evening ladies and what are we moaning about this evening.
Big Pappa Cissé
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:06 PM
Comment #85When was the last time Palace spent £12 million on a player like Alan ? .
Also its not about the money its the size of the club as well, and he will soon get a shock if he tries to approach the likes of Siem De Jong and tries to bring them to Palace .
Transfer Sage
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:07 PM
Comment #86Big pappa
He clearly has realised that he won’t win anything with either clubs transfer policy so instead has doubled his wages, moved back home and opted for an easier life with fans who want him/aren’t yet sick of his rubbish.
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:09 PM
Comment #87Can’t believe bony could be close to leaving swans, what a waste of talent because all he’s going to do is warm the bloody bench.
Mister Tuff
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:11 PM
Comment #88oh no it’s not him again
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/139/321902708_0d240586ed.jpg
beermonkey
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:13 PM
Comment #89welsh
u can recall michu from his loan
Jail for Ashley
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:13 PM
Comment #90I thought he’d be fatter than that !
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:14 PM
Comment #91oh no it’s not him again, oh what am i going to do.
Get a life.
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:15 PM
Comment #92beermonkey
Swans don’t want him back.
ToonFromLeeds
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:16 PM
Comment #93If he treats his marriage like he treats Newcastie he’ll probably get her wedding ring from Cash Converters
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:16 PM
Comment #94All you want is average to come on then we will have the 3 stooges.
Ha ha ha
GeordieTwo
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:17 PM
Comment #95Aren’t you on the wrong blog again welshie? Go moan about Bony somewhere else. And you say we’re moaners.
Jail for Ashley
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:17 PM
Comment #96‘Can’t believe bony could be close to leaving swans, what a waste of talent because all he’s going to do is warm the bloody bench.’
Why don’t you post that on a Swansea forum instead of moaning about it on here
beermonkey
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:19 PM
Comment #97welsh
is he not good enough for your lot now
Mister Tuff
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:20 PM
Comment #98quality bait cast out – tight line – kapow -bite straight away – hook line and sinker.
hahahaha.
Now get back under the bridge!
Mister Tuff
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:22 PM
Comment #99booohoooo booohoooo -don’t go Bony—— boooohooo booohooo.
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:24 PM
Comment #100I can say what i like, why don’t some of you carrying on doing in what you do best moan about pardew and Ashley over and over again like a stuck record, and how am i moaning i only mentioned bony once.
Muppets
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:26 PM
Comment #101it’s quite funny hitting a nerve with couple of people on here at the same time, it’s like have a full strike in bowling.
Ha ha ha
John Tudor
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:28 PM
Comment #102who said that
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:28 PM
Comment #103Mister Tuff
January 8, 2015
booohoooo booohoooo -don’t go Bony—— boooohooo booohooo.
You be saying that if sissoko leaves.
Big Pappa Cissé
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:29 PM
Comment #104@ Welsh
Your preaching to the choir m8 .
We have seen Carroll, Cabaye, Debuchy & Ba all leave for better things . Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t .
Don’t really care about Bony though cos he aint an NUFC player .
GeordieTwo
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:29 PM
Comment #105Don’t worry welshie. We’ll send you Ferrerya when Bony goes.
Mister Tuff
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:30 PM
Comment #106I only mentioned Bony once——booohooo
booohoo. Moan, moan boooohoooo.
What a tart –now get back under the bridge!
GeordieTwo
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:30 PM
Comment #107He’s an excellent replacement for your lot.
beermonkey
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:30 PM
Comment #108Swansea just a feeder club to bigger clubs
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:32 PM
Comment #109Wow we are in a bad mood tonight aren’t we.
Ha ha ha
optimistic prime
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:32 PM
Comment #110JFA
Did you listen to Talksport tonight?
Was Pardew on?
Didn’t realise the time and missed it.
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:33 PM
Comment #111Mister Tuff
That photo of the troll under the bridge, is that what you use to satisfy your needs.
Jail for Ashley
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:36 PM
Comment #112OP,
I’m offshore mate, don’t get a chance to listen to the radio
GeordieTwo
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:37 PM
Comment #113Welshie why do you come on here again? Certainly you’re welsh and a bit confused and we have to make some allowances for that, but we really don’t discuss Swansea all that much on here. Is it really worth your time when you could be annoying Swansea supporters?
optimistic prime
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:38 PM
Comment #114JFA
Damn, I fully intendid to listen and got side tracked.
sing in the corner
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Comment #115Get in, Krul played a game for the U21s and may be back for Chelsea. Big formation puzzler for Carver. Which side of the goal to play Tim and which to give Jak.
santonthenewmaldini
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:40 PM
Comment #116Bit worried about playing Krul in his first game back against Chelsea as he will probably be quite busy …..
See Swansea are linked with a move for that Anderlecht striker if Bony leaves? Think he would be great here as well
That Niang could potentially be amazing if we get him , Sissoko as the father figure and Garde as boss….
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:40 PM
Comment #117GeordieTwo
Which part of i follow newcastle don’t you understand, how many times I’ve got to repeat myself.
beermonkey
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:41 PM
Comment #118sing in the corner
did krul play all 90 mins
GeordieTwo
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:42 PM
Comment #119Welshie I’m not sure lad, you repeat yourself so often it’s not easy to think of a number. I’ll get back to you.
welshgeordie9
Jan 8, 2015 at 7:45 PM
Comment #120i will say this one more time, i support swans and follow newcastle.