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Alan Pardew will return to Upton Park this afternoon as an older and wiser manager compared to the one who was shown the door in unfortunate circumstances.
Shortly after former Hammers chairman Terence Brown had sold the club to Icelandic businessman Eggert Magnússon seven years ago, Pardew was sacked in the aftermath of a 4-0 defeat against Bolton Wanderers.
That was just months after coming within seconds of delivering West Ham’s first piece of silverware in just over quarter of a century as Steven Gerrard’s stunning goal in te FA Cup final in Cardiff forced a 3-3 draw – the Londoners then beaten on penalties.
If that was harsh for Pardew, being sacked as Magnusson opted for his own man at the helm in Alan Curbishley was also a bitter pill to swallow.
Pardew did not hit out after his dismissal but did say at the time: “The West Ham supporters have stood by me and I will always cherish memories of their support and loyalty during the difficulties of this season.”
Alan Pardew will return to Upton Park this afternoon as an older and wiser manager compared to the one who was shown the door in unfortunate circumstances.
Shortly after former Hammers chairman Terence Brown had sold the club to Icelandic businessman Eggert Magnússon seven years ago, Pardew was sacked in the aftermath of a 4-0 defeat against Bolton Wanderers.
That was just months after coming within seconds of delivering West Ham’s first piece of silverware in just over quarter of a century as Steven Gerrard’s stunning goal in te FA Cup final in Cardiff forced a 3-3 draw – the Londoners then beaten on penalties.
If that was harsh for Pardew, being sacked as Magnusson opted for his own man at the helm in Alan Curbishley was also a bitter pill to swallow.
Pardew did not hit out after his dismissal but did say at the time: “The West Ham supporters have stood by me and I will always cherish memories of their support and loyalty during the difficulties of this season.”
