Could Peter Taylor be in line for a shock return to Crystal Palace?
The 61-year-old, who played for Palace in the 1970s before returning for an ill-fated spell as manager in 2006, was sacked as Gillingham boss this morning.
However, in 2011, he turned down the chance to be Pardew's assistant manager at Newcastle, and with Pardew set to take over at Selhurst Park, is the path finally clear for Taylor to link up with Palace's 1990 FA Cup hero?