However, it seems that some bright spark writing on Wikipedia just could not wait any longer to update his job title.
Pardew signed a five-and-a-half year deal at Newcastle when he took over from Chris Hughton in December 2010. Pardew had been dismissed by Southampton four months earlier.
Alan Pardew: Managerial highs and lows
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A return to Palace would see Pardew playing for the club who he helped guide to the FA Cup final in 1990, when, playing as a midfielder, he scored the winning goal as Palace defeated Liverpool 4-3 after extra-time in the semi-final. Palace went on to lose the final 1-0 to Manchester United in a replay at Wembley Stadium, after the final ended 3-3.
Update: The page has since reverted Pardew's title back to Newcastle manager...for now.
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