Alan Pardew

Alan Pardew, born on July eighteenth, nineteen sixty-one, is a distinguished English football manager and former professional player. His career has spanned several decades, during which he has made significant contributions to the sport both on and off the pitch. Most recently, he managed the Greek Super League club Aris Thessaloniki, showcasing his adaptability and international appeal.

Pardew's career is marked by notable achievements, including reaching the FA Cup Final three times. As a player, he represented Crystal Palace in nineteen ninety, and as a manager, he led West Ham United to the final in two thousand six and his Crystal Palace side in two thousand sixteen, where they faced Manchester United. Additionally, he has celebrated promotion on three occasions: once as a player with Crystal Palace and twice as a manager with Reading and West Ham.

His tenure at Newcastle United from two thousand ten to two thousand fourteen was particularly noteworthy. During the 2011–12 season, he was honored with both the Premier League Manager of the Season and the LMA Manager of the Year awards, guiding the Magpies to European football for the first time since their return to the Premier League. Following his time at Newcastle, Pardew managed Crystal Palace, West Bromwich Albion, and ADO Den Haag, while also serving as a Sky Sports pundit during the 2017–18 Premier League season.