89 Quotes by Alan Pardew

I think everyone felt the first goal was important. We started terrifically with seven or eight corners, but after that goal Charlton just showed their maturity.

I saw a headline saying that Arsenal are flying the flag for Britain. I kind of wondered where that British involvement actually was.

I saw a headline saying Arsenal are flying the flag for Britain in the Champions League, but I had to wonder where that British involvement was when I saw the team.

People may have thought we panicked to buy a striker but that is not the case. We've probably paid a little over the odds, considering where he is in his career but for us it just fits perfectly. He can justify the fee and maybe be worth more in the future. It's a statement of intent for us to compete with some of the bigger teams in the league.

Marlon has got his reward for his work. He has to play at 100 percent. He did on Monday and he did today and got his goals and that isn't luck that's just him working to his maximum.

I think Paul is up there with Ashley Cole, and Ashley Cole is a terrific player,

That's what I intend to do as soon as possible.

Unfortunately for Nigel he has a pack of players in front of him, some of whom are the best in the world,

We all say things like that. When things are not going great, we get down.