Newcastle have moved swiftly to punish Alan Pardew for an incident during his side's win against Hull on Saturday. The Newcastle manager headbutted Hull's David Meyler when the two clashed on the sideline. Pardew later claimed that he was trying to push the midfielder away with his head.
Here's the club statement, including the news that Pardew has been fine £100k.
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.
