A player's mentality is very important. The five or 10 per cent where they're not focused because of wanting to go somewhere is enough for them to haul off their quality. It impacts on everything. So, as a board and… — Alan Pardew Copy Share Image
The pleasure of winning at this football club matches nothing I've ever experienced before. But if you're going to get those ultimate highs, you're… — Alan Pardew Copy Share
I always ask two questions when we are closing in on a deal: What currency are we dealing in and how many people are… — Alan Pardew Copy Share
It's almost like he has Dr. Who's Tardis because he always turns up on time. (on Teddy Sheringham) — Alan Pardew Copy Share
In my world, I have to keep my counsel at times, accept players are going to criticise various things, accuse you of various things.… — Alan Pardew Copy Share
I tried to push him away with my head. I apologise to everyone. I should not have got involved in it. — Alan Pardew Copy Share
You always have to have faith in your own abilities and that has to be evident to your players. — Alan Pardew Copy Share
But what I'm not is someone who just comes in and becomes a lapdog to the board. Anyone who knows my personality knows that's… — Alan Pardew Copy Share
If you're in the middle of a field, surrounded by armies, left right and centre, you can't just say: 'I've had enough now, sorry.' — Alan Pardew Copy Share
The England job is unique and brings a certain pressure. I've experienced some of that pressure at the clubs I've been at. — Alan Pardew Copy Share
Americans are analytical in their sports, which are very stop-start, so the numbers tend to add up. That's why Moneyball works for baseball. It… — Alan Pardew Copy Share
I don't like people who drain my time and energy. If you've seen the Harry Potter films, we use the term 'dementors' - people… — Alan Pardew Copy Share
If you've had a bad experience with an agent, you have to move past it. You are bound to want a player at some… — Alan Pardew Copy Share
