Pardew talks up own prowess

London - Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes his talents surpass many of his contemporaries presently in charge of perennial trophy contenders so he told BBC Radio on Sunday.

The 53-year-old -- who has yet to win a major trophy in 17 years of management -- bases his self-belief on how he has steered Palace away from the relegation zone to pretty much ensuring they stay in the elite next season with six wins in 10 matches since he moved to them in January and ended a stormy and unsuccessful spell at Newcastle.

Pardew, who apart from Newcastle has never been in charge of a glamour club that is considered a potential trophy winner, adds, however, he has no wish to move away from Palace and try and prove his statement.