Pardew Gives Verdict On New Players

Last updated : 22 July 2011 By Footy Mad - Editor

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Alan Pardew: “Marveaux hasn’t played for 10 months, but he showed good quality. He was unlucky not to score.”

"Demba Ba also made his first appearance for the club and he looked a bit ring rusty, but he’s a big guy, and his sharpness will come later.

“He is a diligent worker, but the quality he has he didn’t show last night. We’ve seen him before, so it will come to the fore.

"Mehdi Abeid has a lot to learn and is in the process of learning the Premier League.

“He got caught in possession, but he has quality there. He will get more chances.”