Sunday, 2 March 2014

Newcastle fine Alan Pardew £100,000 and issue formal warning following ''unacceptable'' headbutt incident



The club announced the fine on their website, following the touchline altercation against Hull City's David Meyler at the KC Stadium

Newcastle United have fined manager Alan Pardew £100,000 and given him a formal warning after he appeared to headbutt Hull City's David Meyler.
The club issued a statement on their website, saying that they were "disappointed" with their manager's actions, describing the 52-year-old's behaviour as "unacceptable".
The Magpies have confirmed that Pardew has accepted both the warning and the fine and say that they consider the matter to be closed and will be making no further comment, although it is highly likely that the FA will investigate the matter. 
The statement on Newcastle's official website reads:
"Newcastle United are disappointed with the actions of its manager Alan Pardew this afternoon (Saturday, 1st March).
"His behaviour was unacceptable and is not the behaviour we expect from the manager of Newcastle United.
"It is most disappointing that this incident has taken the focus away from what was a fantastic performance by the team and an excellent result away from home which leaves the club in eighth place in the Barclays Premier League.
"Sadly, the headlines tomorrow will not be focused on the result or the efforts of the players, but instead on the actions of our manager.
"Alan unreservedly apologised immediately following the game to the player, to Hull City Football Club and its fans, and to the fans of Newcastle United.
"We have held discussions this evening with Alan who has offered his sincere apologies to the Club and it is clear he deeply regrets his actions. Alan has accepted a formal warning from the Club in relation to his behaviour today and also a Club fine of £100,000.
"The Club is now drawing a line under this matter and will be making no further comment."

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