Quote Originally Posted by ex_pat_magpie View Post
Fancy Pardew having the nerve to say that about Dummett.

I wonder if Dummett could have the last laugh by saying Pardew would never make it as a Prem manager.

The proof of both opinions is surely in the pudding.
Many managers have said that to players who've went on to make a name for themselves. Some actually do it as a massive motivation. Pardew could have done the same but people will see it how they want to see it.