Pardew came to Newcastle as a replacement for the hugely popular Chris Hughton who had been sacked, despite guiding the team to the Championship title six months earlier.
After keeping the team in the Premier League, Pardew then guided Newcastle into Europe, being named Premier League and LMA Manager of the Year in the process.
This success is what earned Pardew his eight-year contract, however, within two and a half seasons, he had left St James’s Park as he made the switch to Selhurst Park.
There were many ups and downs during Pardew’s time in charge at Newcastle and here we have collated 14 of the most memorable moments during his four years in charge at Newcastle.
Some of these are moments you simply will never forget, some are ones you would like to forget, but all of them happened during Pardew’s reign as manager.
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9. Liverpool hammering
Unfortunately for Pardew, Newcastle United suffered their heaviest ever Premier League defeat whilst he was in charge as they succumbed to a 6-0 defeat to Liverpool at St James’s Park. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley

10. Boxing Day glory
There’s very little sweeter than wins on Boxing Day, and Newcastle’s 5-1 win against nine-man Stoke City in 2013 was one of the very best. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster

11. Papiss Cisse’s brace
Has there ever been a better pair of goals scored by one man than Papiss Cisse’s two efforts against Chelsea? (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney

12. Old Trafford hoodo broken
Newcastle have won just once at Old Trafford since 1972 - coming in their 1-0 win over David Moyes’ side in 2013. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Heathcote

