Kevin Keegan left for the same reason, saying: "Denis Wise was bringing in players I hadn't even heard of.
"And when I asked who they were I was told to check them out on Youtube."
Pardew today told the media he HAS to pick the players he wants.
Pardew: “You have to have tactical plans to get a deal over the line.
“I have to be involved in negotiations because players have to buy into me and what I want from them if they join my club, so all managers need to be fully involved in transfers, that’s for sure.”