Source: Northern_Echo
Pardew confirmed as new Newcastle manager
ALAN Pardew has been confirmed as the new manager of Newcastle United.[LNB] The former West Ham and Charlton boss has signed a five-and-a-half year deal to succeed Chris Hughton at St James' Park.[LNB] [LNB] He completed discussions with the club's hierarchy in the North-East yesterday evening and will be officially unveiled later today.[LNB] While Peter Beardsley had been in temporary charge of first-team affairs, Pardew will take charge of Saturday's Premier League home game against Liverpool.[LNB] Pardew, who has spoken of his "honour" at taking over the Magpies, becomes the club's eighth manager in the last six years.[LNB]
