Palace revenge

I deserved more time but I didn’t get it. But I think whatever age you are, you must learn from your mistakes.

“I’m not going to sit here and say I haven’t made mistakes. I have. And I like to think that I’ve learned from them.”

Pardew has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal worth £2m annually.

But he admits he might still run a mile if he hears Albion chairman John Williams at his door come the festive season.

Pardew said: “Two days before Christmas Day I will be nervous and try to hide from the chairman if I can!

“Actually, I got the Charlton job on Boxing Day so Christmas has been a bit up and down for me managerially. Hopefully this one will be a very good Christmas.”

Pardew insisted that despite being shown the door by Palace he still retains a soft spot for the club he served as both player and manager.

But he promised Baggies fans any personal emotions will be banished when he takes his place in the dugout on Saturday.

He added: “Roy Hodgson is doing a good job at Palace and they are in the best place they’ve been all season.

“It’s a group of players I know well and I love a lot of people in that dressing room.

“But it’s not about me, it’s about West Brom and I’ll do everything I can to win this game.”