dudevillaisnice Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Newcastle United have confirmed that manager Alan Pardew has agreed a new eight-year contract with the club. Magpies owner Mike Ashley appointed Pardew in late 2010 when he shocked many by axing Chris Hughton who had guided the team to promotion from the Championship. But Pardew's appointment has proved a hugely successful one, and he guided them to fifth in the Premier League last term which earned him the Premier League Manager of the Season and League Managers' Association Manager of the Year awards. Pardew had four-years left on his deal, but Ashley has moved to reward the 51-year-old for his performance by handing him an eight-year contract. Pardew's backroom staff have also seen their deals extended including assistant John Carver, first-team coach Steve Stone and goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman. Managing Director Derek Llambias told the club's website: "If you look at clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have shown that stability gives you the best platform to achieve success, and that is the model we wish to emulate here. "We're looking to build on the success we had last season and these new contracts are aimed at keeping the Club progressing on and off the pitch, as we have done since returning to the Premier League in 2010. "Alan has done a fantastic job over the last couple of years and has proved what a great Premier League manager he is. I have total respect for him in all football matters and have an excellent relationship with him which I think benefits the club enormously. Alan also has one of the best backroom teams in the country and I would like to thank John Carver, Steve Stone, and Andy Woodman for all their combined efforts. "We hope this announcement will be great news for the fans, whose support and commitment to this club over the years has been fantastic." Sky Sports NewsHD will have an exclusive interview with Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias from midnight on Thursday evening. http://tinyurl.com/bnfl9rr That's crazy :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Just as Ashley threatens to shake off his idiot-owner title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 27, 2012 Well it's certainly an interesting test case for the premise that stability and longevity will ultimately bring success. Either that or he gets one hell of a payoff if it all comes tumbling down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Yeah read this.. Think its ridiculous personally, but hey I don't own Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 a face i could punch for hours on end without getting tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 It's just not realistic. As well as Pardew is doing, what makes him so special that he'll replicate what only 3 (?) other Premiership managers have done in the past decade or so*. *Managing a single club for 8 or more consecutive years. Said managers being Fergie, Wenger and Moyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 especially as he wont be able to repeat last seasons high and the fans will be baying for his blood come Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I think I remember hearing that Derek Llambias and Pardew are very close, hence the original 5 year contract he got despite having no real record of being a successful manager. A new 8 year contract smacks of "here you go mate, your virtually unsackable now and if Ashley does decide to axe you then you'll get a monster payoff". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 27, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 27, 2012 I thought it was Pardew and Ashley that were bff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunRickyRun Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I wonder what performance clauses are included (so Ashley can sack him for nothing if he fails to achieve)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voinjama Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 a face i could punch for hours on end without getting tired What is with you and managers faces. David Moyes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBM Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 this shows loyalty, 2 and 3 yr long contracts are shocking, every fan knows success doesnt come overnight, at least this shows that theyre willing to support him for the long haul dont get me wrong, i hope newcastle stay stale mid table so we can grow as a club and leap them, but one thing for sure, no payrise for him, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaGoMarching Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Pardew must be pissing himself laughing, he'll know he's gonna go through a bad spell, won't have any intention of stepping down cause he'll be due a massive payout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 There must be a lot of clauses in this contract. If they got relegated this season (not going to happen) I reckon they could sack him without paying him until 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 28, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 28, 2012 Fair play, hell of a show of commitment. Have a feeling he (Ashley) will be regretting it in a couple of years when he's got a monster payoff to make. PArdew must be loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyClarke Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Little more than a publicity stunt. Full of clauses so if things turn sour he will get a pay off at the same level as most managers who are shown the door, no chance that if he is sacked this time next year he will receive 7 years worth of payments. All it means is that if another club came in for him, Newcastle are in a better bargaining position, it suits everybody and shows (the less than intelligent) fans that the club are committed to a long term project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I guess there will be a standard payoff written in rather than up to 7.5 years worth of wages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Lolz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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