He survived."There's been such a barrage of criticism," Pardew says. "The main thing that I'm hoping is that this becomes a lesson to other managers and players." It's the kind of comment which, he admits himself, has seen him regarded as being "aloof or arrogant" "But I've just tried to stay positive. "As a player I had a tough time at [Crystal] Palace and managed to win that collection of fans They were not dissimilar [to West Ham] London-based, aggressive, partisan It's not something I enjoy, mind. "I have got a tough exterior and that helps me deal with it," he says.
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"As we saw with Rangers taking the Scottish title ahead of Celtic and Liverpool winning the Champions' League, you need those." Some believe the spirit of Shankly, a former Preston team-mate of Finney's, was shining on Istanbul. Hopefully, I can have a feeling that I've proved a few people wrong."It has been hard. It's just something that I have experienced before."I just try to stay with what I am about, show respect to people and be dignified in my responses. Maybe the presence of his favourite player can inspire a triumph to take Lancashire's representation in the Premiership to eight clubs..
Alan Pardew knows exactly what he will say in the press conference after today's play-off final between the West Ham United side he manages and Preston North End. Win or lose, despite a place in the Premiership, a prize of around £20m and probably his own future being at stake - and that of West Ham itself - it will be said without "bitterness". I still see managers and coaches who are like that and I wonder why they cope It restricts them."He knows exactly how he copes. Whereas West Ham's fans complain that they seldom play to their potential, the Scot talks of his team having "overachieved" all season.