Le Tissier backing Pardew

30 May 2010 21:37
Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier believes the club should try and keep hold of Alan Pardew. The under-fire Saints boss looked set for showdown talks with chairman Nicola Corteste but, according to reports, they have now been put on hold until Thursday with rumours continuing to circulate that he could be sacked. But Le Tissier told the Daily Echo: "I would be immensely disappointed if they sacked Alan. I would be very disappointed. "He (Cortese) has handled this issue very poorly. He should be grateful that Alan Pardew wants to stay and work here."

Source: PA