Last Updated: 5th July 2011
Pardew resigns from Newcastle
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has quit his role as manager at the Premier League club after just eight months in charge at St James Park.
It is understood Pardew was dissapointed over 'broken promises' made by owner Mike Ashley over the amount of money Pardew would get to spend over summer transfer period.
A spokesman from Newcastle United said in a statement that Pardew 'resigned on his own merit' and that the search for a new manager would start immediately.
Ex-Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez remains the favourites with the bookies to take the St James Park hot seat, whilst Andre Villas-Boas and Carl Robinson are both said to be in the running aswell.