Alan Pardew
Alan Pardew
Alan Scott Pardewis an English professional manager and former footballer who manages Premier League club Crystal Palace...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth18 July 1961
CityLondon, England
anyone fallen good happen number position says sure teams whatever
Whatever anyone says now, it's been a good season. There are a number of Premiership teams who have got into this position and fallen away - we have to make sure that doesn't happen to us.
moment playing strong
We're playing with a real exuberance. We were very strong individually at the back and at the moment I am very pleased.
bigger buy career compete fee fits intent justify maybe paid panicked people statement teams worth
People may have thought we panicked to buy a striker but that is not the case. We've probably paid a little over the odds, considering where he is in his career but for us it just fits perfectly. He can justify the fee and maybe be worth more in the future. It's a statement of intent for us to compete with some of the bigger teams in the league.
bobby cut dried form good picked wants
I have to say it wasn't cut and dried that I picked him. I did think about it. Bobby Zamora is in good form and he wants to play,
exception policy proud signings usual younger
I'm very proud of the signings I've made. Teddy's an exception to my usual policy of signing younger players.
best chances flattered game goal good second side
Chances have to go in. Marlon Harewood did not have his best game for us. I thought the second goal flattered them, but they are a good side and had a lot of possession.
best harsh though
I don't want to be too harsh on our strikers today, even though Marlon did not have his best game,
felt genuinely hope time tough
I genuinely felt for Steve. He's having a tough time and I hope he'll get through it.
absolutely delighted good players senior signed teddy
I'm absolutely delighted that we have signed Teddy up for another year. It's important for our young players that we have good senior professionals at the club, and Teddy has always set the right example.
ball bit determined focused game hurt pass result
The important thing was the result for us. We were focused and determined and it was a big game for us tonight. We didn't pass the ball particularly well and lacked a bit of composure, we should have hurt them more.
We all say things like that. When things are not going great, we get down.