Alan Pardew

About

Longtime midfielder in the English leagues became coach of Southampton, Charlton Athletic, and starting in 2010, Newcastle United.

Before Fame

He began his professional playing career with Whyteleafe in 1980 and reached the FA Cup with Crystal Palace; he immediately went into coaching upon retiring in 1998.

Trivia

His coaching tenure seemed in trouble in 2013, as Newcastle went to the verge of relegation after a 6-0 collapse to Liverpool at St. James' Park.

Family Life

He was born in Wimbledon, England. He married Tina Pardew.

Associated With

He and Ray Hudson, former Newcastle player in the 1970s, both became coaches following their playing careers.