Pardew Apology For Official Push


By Tyne-Talk
August 19 2012

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has apologised for uncharacteristically pushing the referees assistant yesterday, when it because clear a throw-in to Newcastle was not going to be given. Pardew was shown to lean towards Stuart Burt before pushing him out of the way. Immediately after the game Pardew told ESPN how he had been encouraging his players to behave and that he had let himself down.

He said;

“It was ridiculous really. I did go in and apologise afterwards.

The linesman was right in front of me, I thought the ball went out and shoved him.

I have been pleading with all my players this week to behave themselves and show Olympic spirit – and then I get sent off. I can only apologise. The players did the right things and I didn’t.

It was stupid. I don’t know what I was thinking. I apologise 100 per cent. It was silly.”

The FA are now expected to investigate the incident before deciding whether or not to punish Pardew further.

Newcastle Uniteds Alan Pardew argues with the linesman which leads to him being is sent to the stand

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Pardew Apology For Official Push
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davenufc
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19/08/2012 13:25
It was stupid obviously, but should it be classed as a push?

He shook his shoulder, instantly said sorry.

Would like to think some sort of sense will prevail, a small fine or something, but it probably won't they will ban him probably for a lengthy time

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19/08/2012 17:12
He'll get a ban (deserved) but the authorities will see it wasn't that bad and in the heat of the moment and not give him a lengthy ban. Probably.

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tom09
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19/08/2012 19:27
He's screwed he'll face a fine and touchline ban for 2-3 games . His name isn't Alex ferguson or arsene wenger ! Them pair usually get 10 warnings first anyone else gets full punishment right away

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tunyc
21/08/2012 18:29
Very true, Tom. It's absurd. He'll serve his two matches and deserves some censure-surely you can't put your hand on an official aggressively. (Not a push, but then I've seen strange gestures referred to as punches and head-butts in football too.)

Ferguson could have whacked him with a length of pipe and taken his wallet and he'd get a suspended ban.

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