You tend to work out what makes them tick, what they respond to.
ALAN PARDEWYou tend to work out what makes them tick, what they respond to.
ALAN PARDEWAmid all the negativity at Newcastle, we achieved some great things.
ALAN PARDEWYou feel vulnerable when you hear things that are not being said.
ALAN PARDEWIt’s important that top clubs don’t lose sight of the fact that it’s the English Premier League and English players should be involved.
ALAN PARDEWThe one thing I hate about other managers is waffle that is nowhere near the truth. I would never conduct myself like that.
ALAN PARDEWThese difficult periods come and you have to accept that.
ALAN PARDEWFinishing fifth in the Premier League with a great team was a fine effort and we also got to the quarterfinals of the Europa League and nearly got past a Benfica side that went to the final.
ALAN PARDEWIt’s almost like he has Dr. Who’s Tardis because he always turns up on time. (on Teddy Sheringham)
ALAN PARDEWSo we eradicate the ‘dementors’, encourage the positive people, and that spreads around to create the team spirit we have here.
ALAN PARDEWThey were great days, great nights at St James’ Park and I remember them with affection. Maybe they are forgotten too quickly.
ALAN PARDEWI would not want to be the Europa League in the current format, that’s for sure.
ALAN PARDEWIt (Arsenal) is an English club but not an English success.
ALAN PARDEWIf 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.
ALAN PARDEWWe struggled with it at Newcastle and we were not alone in that among the English clubs.
ALAN PARDEWI have had situations in the past when you are close to signing a player and the money involved switches from euros to pounds to dollars. It is a difficult process, but one we have to work with.
ALAN PARDEWIt’s probably a greater reflection of youngsters from France and elsewhere in Europe.
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