No Keegan Return!

Last updated : 17 July 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor
Southampton have named former Charlton and West Ham boss Alan Pardew as their new manager.

The 47-year-old, who left The Valley in November following an eight-game winless run, has signed a three-year deal at St Mary's.

Pardew: "I'm proud and very excited to be joining a club with an immense history and huge potential.

"Everything is here in terms of quality of stadium, training facilities and, now, financial stability.

"I'm look forward to working with the squad and with the executive management as part of a team committed to achieving progress.

"Of course, I will bring my own style of football management to the club, but as part of a plan being evolved at the club to achieve long-term success."