Davide Santon: "I must say a big thank you to Mr Jose Mourinho. He has been really important for me.
"He has taught me to give 100% out on the pitch and other important things. He has been really important to my career.
"I can only thank him.
"Alan Pardew has been fantastic with me. I was really impressed with him when I met him for the first time.
"I really like him because he wants to speak to players as men. Now I want to show him exactly what I can do on the pitch. It is a big desire for me to do well at this club."
Mourinho dropped the defender and sent him out on loan, suggesting there was bad blood between the pair.