Re-write off: "Seven Match Ban for Pardew"

Newcastle United were 3-1 up at Hull on the 1st March when manager Alan Pardew stole the emphasis of his teams performance. The Magpies were producing one of their best performances of the season when gaffer' Pardew, clashed with Hull's David Meyler.

As the pair tussled for the ball Pardew reacted angrily and in a moment of madness, motioned his head into Meyler's, sparking both sets off players to get involved with the melee.

The match official Kevin Friend was quick to defuse the situation and promptly sent the Pardew to the stand and booking Meyler.

Newcastle went on to record a 4-1 victory at the KC Stadium.

'It was just a heat of the moment thing. Obviously I massively regret it' said an apologetic Pardew after the game, 'I think im going to have to sit down from now on'. Speculation grew about Pardew's future at the club after the incident.

Newcastle United issued an official statement condemning the incident and issuing a formal warning. The club went on to announce Pardew would receive a club record fine of £100k.

After a misconduct hearing with the Football Association on the 11th March Pardew, who accepted the charge of bringing the game into disrepute and violent conduct - was fined £60k and given a 7 match ban.

Newcastle United learned after the hearing that Pardew won't be allowed into the stadium for the next 3 games as part of the charge.

Given the nature of the latest charge against the Newcastle manager, it remains to be seen whether his conduct will improve in the future. Newcastle United were 3-1 up at Hull on the 1st March when manager Alan Pardew stole the emphasis of his teams performance. The Magpies were producing one of their best performances of the season when gaffer' Pardew, clashed with Hull's David Meyler.

As the pair tussled for the ball Pardew reacted angrily and in a moment of madness, motioned his head into Meyler's, sparking both sets off players to get involved with the melee.

The match official Kevin Friend was quick to defuse the situation and promptly sent the Pardew to the stand and booking Meyler.

Newcastle went on to record a 4-1 victory at the KC Stadium.

'It was just a heat of the moment thing. Obviously I massively regret it' said an apologetic Pardew after the game, 'I think im going to have to sit down from now on'. Speculation grew about Pardew's future at the club after the incident.

Newcastle United issued an official statement condemning the incident and issuing a formal warning. The club went on to announce Pardew would receive a club record fine of £100k.

After a misconduct hearing with the Football Association on the 11th March Pardew, who accepted the charge of bringing the game into disrepute and violent conduct - was fined £60k and given a 7 match ban.

Newcastle United learned after the hearing that Pardew won't be allowed into the stadium for the next 3 games as part of the charge.

Given the nature of the latest charge against the Newcastle manager, it remains to be seen whether his conduct will improve in the future.


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