Biography
Who is Alan Pardew?
Early life and playing career
Alan Scott Pardew was born in Wimbledon, United Kingdom. Before committing fully to professional football, he worked as a glazier while playing part-time for non-League clubs like Whyteleafe and Epsom & Ewell. He also spent time working in the Middle East, which interrupted his football career for six months. He eventually returned to the sport with Corinthian Casuals, Dulwich Hamlet, and Yeovil Town.
In 1987, he joined Crystal Palace for a fee of 7,500 pounds. He helped the club secure promotion to the First Division in 1989 after a playoff victory against Blackburn Rovers. A year later, he scored the winning goal in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool at Villa Park, though his team lost the final to Manchester United. Later in his playing career, he had stints at Charlton Athletic, where he was top scorer in the 1992-93 season, Tottenham Hotspur, and Barnet. At Barnet, he transitioned into a player-coach role under Terry Bullivant.
Managerial experience
Pardew began his management career at Reading, initially serving as caretaker before taking the permanent role in 1999. He helped the club improve from relegation candidates to promotion contenders, eventually achieving automatic promotion to Division One. He left for West Ham United in 2003. With West Ham, he secured promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs and led the team to the 2006 FA Cup final, which they lost to Liverpool on penalties. He was dismissed by the club in December 2006.
Following his time at West Ham, he managed Charlton Athletic, Southampton, and Newcastle United. While at Southampton, he led the team to victory in the 2010 League Trophy final against Carlisle United. His tenure at Newcastle United began in 2010, where he won the Premier League Manager of the Season and LMA Manager of the Year awards for the 2011-12 campaign. During this period, he guided the team to European football. His later career included roles at Crystal Palace, West Bromwich Albion, and the Greek club Aris Thessaloniki.
Personal details and work
Standing 180 centimeters tall, Alan Pardew has balanced his work on the pitch with media commitments. During the 2017-18 Premier League season, he worked as a pundit for Sky Sports. Throughout his career, he has been involved in the English football league system as both a player and a coach, accumulating experience across multiple divisions and cups. His professional path includes significant spells at major clubs where he navigated various pressures, including supporter criticism and changes in club ownership.
Birthday and age
Alan Pardew was born on July 18, 1961, which makes Alan 65 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Alan shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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