Newcastle United have today extraordinarily confirmed that manager Alan Pardew, assistant manager John Carver, first team coach Steve Stone and goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman have all agreed new eight-year contracts with the club.
Gaffer Alan Pardew had four-years left on his previous deal, but club owner Mike Ashley has chosen to reward the 51-year-old for his efforts since taking over the club in 2010 by handing him an eight-year contract.
Since controversially replacing the popular Chris Hughton in December 2010, Pardew won both the LMA and Premier League manager of the year awards last season as guided the club to a outstanding 5th place.
Managing Director Derek Llambias told the club’s website:
“If you look at clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have shown that stability gives you the best platform to achieve success and that is the model we wish to emulate here.”
“We’re looking to build on the success we had last season and these new contracts are aimed at keeping the Club progressing on and off the pitch, as we have done since returning to the Premier League in 2010.”
“Alan has done a fantastic job over the last couple of years and has proved what a great Premier League manager he is. I have total respect for him in all football matters and have an excellent relationship with him which I think benefits the club enormously. Alan also has one of the best backroom teams in the country and I would like to thank John Carver, Steve Stone, and Andy Woodman for all their combined efforts.”
“We hope this announcement will be great news for the fans, whose support and commitment to this club over the years has been fantastic.”
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