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Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew rules himself out of the running to replace Fabio Capello as England coach
The 50-year-old reaffirmed his commitment to the Tyneside club but admits he would like to see the job go to an Englishman, hoping a deal can be agreed to appoint Harry Redknapp
09-Feb-2012 4:55:41 PM
By Oliver Platt
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Alan Pardew has reaffirmed his commitment to Newcastle United, ruling himself out of the running to replace Fabio Capello as England coach.
Although Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is the clear favourite to take the job, Pardew has enjoyed a strong season on Tyneside, guiding Newcastle to fifth place in the Premier League.
His previous achievements include reaching the FA Cup final with unfancied West Ham but, despite an impressive CV which could see him considered, the former Hammers boss does not wish to abandon what he has started with the Magpies.
"Firstly, as an Englishman, I'm proud to be in that sort of frame, but it's not for me and I'll make that quite clear," he told reporters. "I'm not even in the running as far as I'm concerned.
"I'm very, very happy here at Newcastle, we're on a little project here that's going really well and I want to see it through. And the passion and everything about this place is why I want to stay here."
Pardew did admit that he would like to see the job go to an Englishman, and hoped a deal could be agreed that would allow Redknapp to take the job.
Redknapp had been widely expected to take over from Capello after this summer's European Championship, but Tottenham will be reluctant to permit his departure during the current Premier League season.
"I do want it to go to an Englishman, just on a personal level," Pardew said. "That's important this time. I really, really hope Harry and Spurs and everybody sorts themselves out and can do it in a manner that it works for everybody."
Although Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is the clear favourite to take the job, Pardew has enjoyed a strong season on Tyneside, guiding Newcastle to fifth place in the Premier League.
His previous achievements include reaching the FA Cup final with unfancied West Ham but, despite an impressive CV which could see him considered, the former Hammers boss does not wish to abandon what he has started with the Magpies.
"Firstly, as an Englishman, I'm proud to be in that sort of frame, but it's not for me and I'll make that quite clear," he told reporters. "I'm not even in the running as far as I'm concerned.
"I'm very, very happy here at Newcastle, we're on a little project here that's going really well and I want to see it through. And the passion and everything about this place is why I want to stay here."
Pardew did admit that he would like to see the job go to an Englishman, and hoped a deal could be agreed that would allow Redknapp to take the job.
Redknapp had been widely expected to take over from Capello after this summer's European Championship, but Tottenham will be reluctant to permit his departure during the current Premier League season.
"I do want it to go to an Englishman, just on a personal level," Pardew said. "That's important this time. I really, really hope Harry and Spurs and everybody sorts themselves out and can do it in a manner that it works for everybody."
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