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 who can draw the life out of you in terms of your energy. So we eradicate… — Alan Pardew Copy Share Image
But what's wrong with asking players to use their imagination, their game intelligence, as well as oomph and spirit? I don't just want them to do basic things. I'm asking them to do complicated things. — 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 Image
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 Image
It's almost like he has Dr. Who's Tardis because he always turns up on time. (on Teddy Sheringham) — Alan Pardew Copy Share Image
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 Image
In the search for a new challenge I'm glad that I came across ADO Den Haag. — Alan Pardew Copy Share Image
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 Image
You always have to have faith in your own abilities and that has to be evident to your players. — Alan Pardew Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
