Alan Pardew, the man who, if he were made out of chocolate he'd eat himself, may have to settle for a rather unglamorous next job if reports emanating today are to be believed.
The smirking, hipster frame wearing, touchline gyrating 'umcomfortably flirty uncle who's been ditched by his Mrs and is now embarking upon a Summer of sex tourism' Alan Pardew probably expected offers to come flooding in once Crystal Palace decided they no longer required his services.
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And the offers have been coming in. Only probably not from clubs Pardew is particularly interested in managing.
Australian A League outfit Melbourne City have parted company with manager John Van't Schip after he resigned earlier this week and are believed to be interested in tempting Pardew to venture down under (no mucky jokes, please)
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City are currently seven points adrift of A League leaders Sydney FC and six points behind rivals Melbourne Victory.
If Pardew were to make the trip to the other side of the world, he'd be joining fellow Premier League alumni Tim Cahill and Thomas Sorensen, who are currently plying their trade with Manchester City's sister club.
Could Oz be the best place for 'Pardiola' (he definitely calls himself that, doesn't he?) to rebuild his career and put his disastrous 2016 behind him or will he somehow find more work in the Premier League?
Have your say in the comments section, below.
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(H/T Dream Team FC)
Topics: Football, Crystal Palace