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Alan Pardew Headbutt: Newcastle Manager's 6 Touchline Controversies

Pardew's 6 Touchline Controversies In Pictures
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Newcastle United's manager, Alan Pardew (L) gestures towards Sunderland's manager, Martin O'Neill (R) with fourth official, Lee Mason during an English FA Premier League football match at St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on March 04, 2012. AFP PHOTO/GRAHAM STUART - FOR EDITORIAL USE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read GRAHAM STUART/AFP/Getty Images)
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It is testament to Alan Pardew's anger issues that when he headbutted Hull City's David Meyler on Saturday it wasn't a surprise.

For Pardew has, during his five-and-a-half seasons as a Premier League manager, been embroiled in a number of controversial moments on the touchline...

Pardew's touchline controversies
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April 2006: A frivolous entry, he executed a horrendous jig of joy in front of West Ham fans following Marlon Harewood's FA Cup semi-final winner at Villa Park. (credit:Getty Images)
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November 2006: Following another Harewood winner, Pardew nearly came to blows with Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger and the two had to be separated. (credit:Getty Images)
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March 2012: Fourth official Lee Mason had to intervene after Pardew provocatively celebrated a Newcastle equaliser in front of Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill. (credit:Getty Images)
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August 2012: Pardew shoved linesman Peter Kirkup during Newcastle's 2-1 win over Tottenham. (credit:PA)
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January 2014: Called Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini a "f*****g old c**t".
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March 2014: Headbutted Hull City midfielder David Meyler. (credit:Getty Images)
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