The Crazy World Of Alan Pardew

Despite guiding Crystal Palace to the FA cup final last season things are not looking bright for Alan Pardew. His Palace team are struggling for consistency and have started the season slowly with just one win in their first four games. Obviously its still early doors in the season but this article is about some of the more, shall we say interesting things that Mr Pardew has said and done in his managerial career so far.

Claiming Wilfried Zaha could play for Barcelona
Not the most outrageous thing to say but not the most accurate. I like Zaha and I think he will still come good but after his disastrous spell at Man United and his lack of goals in the Premier League it seems very unlikely that the winger will be making the £50 million move to the Catalan giants that Pardew claims could happen.

2/5 on the Pardew scale


Head-butting David Meyler
Whilst managing Newcastle in 2014 Pardew decided that it would be a wise move to attempt a head-butt at Hull City player David Meyler. Newcastle were 3-1 up at the time and as the ball went out for a throw in right in front of Pardew, Meyler pushed passed him which Pardew decided was worthy of a head-butt response. One of the most ridiculous incidents involving a manager in the Premier league era which led to a record 7 game ban and a £60,000 fine.

5/5 on the Pardew scale

Handbags With Arsene Wenger
In 2006 Marlon Harewood scored an 89th minute winner for West Ham against Arsenal that sent Alan Pardew crazy. After celebrating on the touchline over-zealously in the opinion of Arsene this caused a little pushing match between the two managers, but nothing to exciting. Honestly not to bad for Pardew and he should be allowed to celebrate a last minute winner.

1/5 on the Pardew scale

Pardew Pushes A Linesman
Another what were you thinking moment from Pardew. Whilst managing Newcastle he felt that the ball had gone out of play during a Tottenham attack which caused him to give the linesman Peter Kirkup a shove. He was sent to the stands after the incident and received a two match ban and a fine of £20,000.

5/5 on the Pardew scale

Being Caught On Camera Dropping The C Bomb
Another bit of touchline aggro from Pardew, this time the manager he aimed it at was Manuel Pellegrini. After Pardew had been constantly getting verbal with the officials over pretty much every decision, Pellegrini decided enough was enough and confronted him. There was a little scuffle and an exchange of words before Pardew was caught on camera calling Pellegrini an F-ing old C***. Not the smartest move when you know your game will be watched by millions.

3/5 on the Pardew scale

Pardew The King
Whilst in his first season at West Ham Alan Pardew sat down for an evening meal with a few staff members. After deciding that Fitness Coach Tony Strudwick's meal looked better then his own he decided to take it upon himself to swap plates. After everybody's protest at this odd decision Alan Pardew returned fire with 'When you're are the king, you can do anything'. The ultimate show of arrogance and apparently kept a straight face whilst saying it.

5/5 on the Pardew scale.