But he has been effectively told to ‘shut up’ by the Football Association.
Pardew apologised for his industrial rant at the Chilean during the first half of yesterday’s stormy match at St James’ Park - ’shut your noise you f****** old c***’ was picked up by television microphones – and he was also involved in a running battle with the match officials during the 2-0 win for City.
An FA spokesman said: ‘We have been in contact with Alan Pardew and reminded him of his responsibilities.’.