Charlton protest to FA over Pardew’s big mouth. Did he deceive fans?
Posted on August 19th, 2011 | 76 Comments |
The South Londoners, who immediately rejected Newcastle United’s formal bid on Wednesday, are protesting as they claim that officials at Newcastle United had promised that no details of the offer would be made public. Then however, the usually reticent and discreet Pardew allegedly reneged on that agreement in a rare interview with BBC Radio Newcastle, telling the station’s listeners:
“Once a loan deal Fraser [Forster] was completed, we started looking for another goalie.
“We have enquired about Rob Elliot, and we’ve put a bid in there.”
Charlton’s Chief Executive, Stephen Kavanagh, spoke of the club’s anger at Pardew’s indiscretion, commenting:
“In advance of our match against Scunthorpe, it is very disappointing that Alan Pardew has decided to make public an offer for Robbie Elliot despite assurances to the contrary that wouldn’t happen from his club officials,”
“Newcastle made a written offer of £100,000 for Robbie on Wednesday, and made it clear that it was their final and best offer.
“The offer was rejected within minutes, and Newcastle then confirmed they no longer had an interest in the player.
“We have contacted the Premier League today to register our concern at public statements being made by Newcastle after they withdrew their interest.”
If this is true, it would also tend to imply that Alan Pardew made the comments despite Newcastle United having already withdrawn their interest.
Pardew was previously a manager at Charlton Athletic from 2006 to 2008, when he succesfully guided them from the Premiership to the foot of the Championship.
Unusual for Pardew to be so vocal. ;)
“Pardew was previously a manager at Charlton Athletic from 2006 to 2008, when he succesfully guided them from the Premiership to League One.”
Love it. :lol: