Newcastle United fans are all doing a jig by the Tyne right now. They have just been given a gift for Christmas and a Happy New Year all in one. I don't know one Newcastle fan who wanted Pardew to stay, so they are delighted Crystal Palace have obliged and taken him off their hands. But there is a downside to this that must surely hurt even the most passionate member of the anti-Alan Pardew brigade. Alan Pardew has left Newcastle United for relegation-threatened Crystal Palace Pardew's decision to leave Tyneside will make the majority of Newcastle United fans happy
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Alan Pardew leaving is a Christmas gift for Newcastle supporters
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Newcastle's image globally means they won't attract a top manager
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Under Mike Ashley's guardianship Toon are seen as also-rans at best
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