Love him or hate him, Alan Pardew is a character.
The Crystal Palace boss has done a stellar job since returning to Selhurst Park, but he's also had his moments away from football, such as the brilliant Ibiza pic with a load of footballers' wives, but the latest pre-season pic of the man is just full Pardew.
Most managers and coaches have their initials printed on their training, gear, but not Pards. Pards insists on the full "Pards" being printed on his gear.
What a man. Twitter absolutely loved it too.
Alan Pardew has got 'PARDS' on all his training gear ?? this guy gets better. Fuk the trademark initials. Pardew does what he wants ? #CPFC
— Ash Kelly‼️ (@ash_kelly26) July 14, 2015
The only real shock here is that it doesn't say "Handsome" above the "Pards" pic.twitter.com/la6u0Z9wve #Pards
— Richie McCormåck (@RichieMcCormack) July 14, 2015
Pards doesn't do initials #CPFC http://t.co/ciGEtiygMd
— Ladbrokes (@Ladbrokes) July 14, 2015
It says 'PARDS', it actually says 'PARDS'. What a hero. pic.twitter.com/Y3wCHfxx79
— Billy Dunmore (@Dunmoreorless) July 13, 2015
Pards.
via 101greatgoals.com