Friday, September 22, 2006

Pardew future in doubt

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Alan Pardew's future at West Ham United has been questioned after Israeli billionaire Eli Papoushado confirmed he's ready to back Kia Joorabchian's £100 million takeover bid for West Ham United.
The Independent says if the takeover goes through, it will raise serious question marks over the future of Pardew at Upton Park. He has already made clear that he is concerned at the implications of any deal and has spoken publicly about the need to maintain the club's "integrity" and heritage.
Pardew will want cast-iron guarantees that there will be no interference from the new owners, which may prove problematic.
It could be that, despite signing a new contract last season, and despite his popularity, Pardew would walk out on the club he helped to rescue from bankruptcy and brought back into the Premiership.