The technical director's role is very important - not just on contracts, not just on signing players and seeing through the philosophy but also in taking a bit of weight off the manager. — 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
