Alan Pardew – Newcastle United to Crystal Palace – £3.5m (compensation)
Who would have thought that ‘Pards’ can actually manage? Since leaving the sinking ship that is Newcastle to join a club that loves him from his playing days, he’s managed to spread his wings and show exactly how he can inspire a talented but mostly moderate group of players.
Mauro Zarate – West Ham to QPR – Loan
Sam Allardyce quickly realised his summer signing “wasn’t good enough” and shipped the Argentine out to London neighbours QPR on loan until the end of the season. However, since joining the struggling Rangers he’s failed to impress both Harry Redknapp AND Chris Ramsey. Adding this to his half season spent with Birmingham in 2007-08, he’s probably realised that he’s not meant to play in the Premier League.
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