Pardew’s sympathy for Toon

Alan Pardew has implored Newcastle to give their manager full control of transfers following their relegation to the Championship, whether or not they retain Rafael Benitez’s services.

Their demotion was confirmed this week when Sunderland defeated Everton 3-0 and comes just one full season after Pardew departed for Crystal Palace.

Pardew has long spoken of the satisfaction he has taken from the greater trust Palace have given him. He has overseen their transfer policy and also – unlike at Newcastle – prioritised the FA Cup in which his team will contest next week’s final.

It has strengthened his belief his former club’s poor recruitment has done much to inspire their downfall, the club having spent £80m in their ill-fated bid to stay in the top flight.

But while there is hope Benitez may stay to lead them into next season, Pardew is convinced that whoever is in charge will need greater power.

“It’s important, if it’s Rafa Benitez or the new manager, (he) gets …

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