http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3223130/Ian-Wright-wants-Alan-Pardew-in-charge-at-Crystal-Palace.html
My personal favourite, "I just feel that Alan's somebody who puts the emphasis on youth. He likes to bring in people from the youth team and he's a bloody good coach."
Hmmm, I don't remember him bringing in too many "youth" players at our place (or Saints for that matter) or being a "good coach".
Still, I'd love him to takeover there and get them down to League Two!
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True, Shelvey did make his debut for Pardew in that 3-0 loss at Barnsley and started the next season under Pardew, but then dropped back - I will grant you that one. But, to be fair, Shelvey was one of the outstanding talents of his age in the country, it was not exactly a tough call to play him.
Wagstaff only played two games (as sub) in 2007/08 under Pardew but really only made himself a more regular player last season in League One, you'd hardly say that Pardew brought him through.
Still, the point stands, that Pardew will hardly be remembered as a bloke who focused on bringing in young players from within the club, more for bringing in loanees that fractured the unity of the squad.
Had pardew not gone when he did, i honestly believe Wagstaff would be playing non-league football now.
Thought this picture was quite eye grabbing.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3222963/Rio-Ferdinand-left-feeling-butt-of-a-joke.html
I definately agree with your point and I cant stand Ian Wright or Pardew for that matter. However I didnt want it to be forgotten that he was the man who gave Jonjo his chance.
Alan pardew would make a much better fist of managing CP than silly George.