Alan Pardew Wins Manager of the Month

Alan Pardew has been named Barclays Premiership Manager of the Month for February.

Presenting the award, Jim Hytner, from the Barclays Awards Panel, said: “Alan Pardew should be congratulated on this award win, West Ham have proved to be more than a match for most teams this season. There is a talented crop of young English players at Upton Park now, and under Pardew's guidance, they will hopefully fulfil their ambitions with both club and country.”

Pardew himself paid tribute to the work of other around him, saying: “This is an award for the tremendous work that the team, squad and staff have put in - not just last month but throughout the season.

”We thank Barclays and it is an honour for the whole club. I believe we have the best backroom staff in the country and this award is a reflection of that.”