Pardew: Key decisons went against us

ALAN Pardew was not happy with referee Mark Clattenburg’s performance after his side’s second successive defeat against Hull City on Saturday, claiming his side should have had two penalties. Palace slumped to a 2-0 defeat as Hull, clearly battling for their Premier League survival looked up for the contest right from the start, while Palace…

Pardew: “We should have had a penalty”

ALAN Pardew believed his side “should have had a penalty” as they lost 2-0 to West Brom in Tony Pulis’ first return to Selhurst Park since leaving Palace. The Palace boss thought Craig Gardener’s foul on Wilfried Zaha in the first half warranted a clear penalty but referee Jon Moss, who had a poor afternoon,…

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew hails ‘outstanding’ Glenn Murray after victory over Man City

This article is published at http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Crystal-Palace-manager-Alan-Pardew-hails/story-26292085-detail/story.html ALAN Pardew claimed Glenn Murray “should have been in the Premier League years ago” after he scored the side’s opener in Monday night’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Murray’s fifth goal of the season came after 34 minutes after Joe Hart parried Scott Dann’s volleyed effort into the striker’s…

Zaha and Bolasie make Pardew ‘proud’ in Man City win

This article is published at http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/Zaha-Bolasie-make-Pardew-proud-Man-City-win/story-26292093-detail/story.html Palace wingers Wilfried Zaha and Yannick Bolasie made Alan Pardew “proud” after their strong performances in his side’s 2-1 victory over champions Manchester City on Monday night. Both of the tricky midfielders are known for their attacking abilities but it was their defensive duties that impressed Pardew tonight. “The…

Diego Costa may start on Chelsea bench against Stoke, says José Mourinho

This article is published at http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/apr/03/diego-costa-substitute-chelsea-stoke-jose-mourinho José Mourinho is considering starting Diego Costa on the bench against Stoke City on Saturday, with the Chelsea manager wary of risking the team’s leading scorer in the wake of a long-standing hamstring injury. Costa, who has 19 goals in the Premier League this season, has been hampered by…