Alan Pardew returns to management with Dutch club Ado Den Haag is to take Chris Powell with him as his assistant.
Pardew reportedly watched from the stands at the weekend as his impending new team were thrashed 6-1 against Ajax, leaving his new side 17th and in the Eredivisie relegation zone.
Alan Pardew has been appointed manager of ADO Den Haag today and has taken Chris Powell with him as his assistant.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) December 24, 2019
General Manager Mohammed Hamdi: “We are very happy with the appointment of Alan, who has earned his spurs in English football. He has a lot of experience and that is important in the current situation. During the conversations we became very enthusiastic about Alan’s football vision and the way he thinks he can find his way up with ADO The Hague. Chris also brings a lot of experience, as a player and as a trainer. We warmly welcome Alan and Chris, “says Hamdi. “Although we have appointed a new head coach and a new assistant, we are very grateful to Dirk Heesen and the rest of the staff for the way the team was led after Fons left.”
Pardew said: “In the search for a new challenge, I am glad that I came across ADO Den Haag. It is a beautiful and warm club, where everything starts with enthusiasm and passion. The team is in a difficult period, but we will do everything we can to turn the tide. We must all do that together. With the players, the staff, the staff and the fans. Together we go for a comeback.
“I have had very positive conversations with the management of the club and I think it is great that the supporters are very loyal and passionate. These two things were the most important factors for me to choose ADO Den Haag. I can’t wait to get started and get positive results with the club”.
He has played for Crystal Palace, Charlton and Tottenham, among others and then went into management with West Ham, Charlton, Southampton, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and West Brom manager.
Who could forget his dance during an FA Cup Final match?
The Alan Pardew dance everyone… #FACupFinal pic.twitter.com/FV0tNIEFAe
— Dream Team (@dreamteamfc) May 21, 2016
After finding out that Alan Pardew returns to management with Dutch club Ado Den Haag and is expected to take Chris Powell with him as his assistant , fans took to give their shock and amused reaction – see what they wrote on the next page.
Bob
29th December 2019 at 3:13 pm
Feel sorry for den Haag fans. Certain to be relegated now.