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Alan Pardew given seven-match ban

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has admitted a charge of improper conduct This comes after he headbutted Hull's David Meyler on Saturday, 1st March.

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FA statement on Newcastle manager Pardew

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has asked for a personal hearing after accepting a Football Association misconduct charge.

The 52-year-old has decided not to contest the charge against him for head-butting Hull midfielder David Meyler during last Saturday's 4-1 Barclays Premier League match.

Pardew apologised for his behaviour after the game and has asked to attend the hearing which will decide his punishment.

"Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has admitted an FA misconduct charge in relation to his side's game against Hull City on March 1, 2014.

"Pardew was involved in an incident with a Hull City player in the 72nd minute of this fixture.

"Pardew has requested a personal hearing, the date of which will be set in due course."

– FA

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