On this day in 2010: Alan Pardew appointed as Newcastle manager

Alan Pardew was announced as Newcastle manager on a five-and-a-half-year contract on this day in 2010. The former Reading, West Ham, Charlton and Southampton boss was unveiled as successor to the sacked Chris Hughton, who had overseen the Magpies’ promotion in 2009-10, as furious fans made their feelings heard about his appointment. At a press […]