Alan Pardew Denies Talks About First Job in English Football in Over Six Years
Former Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has denied recent reports linking him to a potential return to English football. Pardew, who has not held a managerial position in England since leaving West Bromwich Albion in 2018, has been linked with the vacant manager’s role at Queens Park Rangers. However, the 61-year-old has taken to social media to dismiss these rumors. In a tweet, Pardew wrote: “Contrary to reports, I have not held any talks regarding a return to management in England. I am currently enjoying my time as a pundit and have no immediate plans to return to the dugout.” Pardew’s denial comes as a surprise to many, as he has been widely considered a potential candidate for the QPR job. The London club is currently searching for a replacement for Mark Warburton, who was sacked last month. Pardew has a long and distinguished managerial career, having managed some of the biggest clubs in England, including Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, and West Ham United. He has also guided Newcastle to the League Cup final and Crystal Palace to the FA Cup final. However, Pardew’s recent managerial stints have been less successful. He was sacked by West Ham in 2017 and West Brom in 2018 after poor results. Since leaving West Brom, Pardew has worked as a pundit for Sky Sports and has been involved in various coaching roles. He recently coached the Saudi Arabian national team in a friendly match against Brazil. It remains to be seen whether Pardew will return to football management in England in the future. However, for now, it seems that he is content with his current role as a pundit and has no immediate plans to return to the dugout.Alan Pardew has denied that he is in talks about a return to management in English football. The former Newcastle United and West Ham United boss has been out of work since leaving Dutch club ADO Den Haag in December 2020. There have been reports that Pardew is in talks with several clubs in the Championship, but he has denied these claims. “I have not had any formal discussions with any clubs in England,” Pardew told talkSPORT. “I am still assessing my options and I am open to offers from both England and abroad.” Pardew has not managed in English football since he was sacked by West Ham in 2016. He has since had spells in management with Crystal Palace in the Premier League and ADO Den Haag in the Netherlands. Pardew is a popular figure in English football and he is likely to be in demand if he decides to return to management.