article_snippet.sent: Alan Pardew tried new ideas on the pitch to outwit Tony Pulis' but an early goal from James Morrison and stunner from Craig Gardner meant Tony Pulis' could not deliver a satisfying result against the man who left Crystal Palace two days before this season kicked off.
article_snippet.sent: That was a weakness in our set up that Tony exploited,’ Pardew admitted.
article_snippet.sent: We knew Tony would know the players well, know the strengths and weaknesses, I tried to throw a few ideas in on the pitch.
article_snippet.sent: Despite that early set back, however, Crystal Palace started to play the eye-catching football that has made Pardew so popular in these parts during Pardew short spell in charge.
article_snippet.sent: If Pardew, dressed in Pardew usual full tracksuit, trainers and cap on the touchline, provided this Crystal Palace team with the spine and solidity to compete in the top flight, Pardew, resplendent in suit and tie, has given Pulis, dressed in his usual full tracksuit, trainers and cap on the touchline, provided this Crystal Palace team with the spine and solidity to compete in the top flight, Pardew, resplendent in suit and tie the suave and flair to delight.
article_snippet.sent: In this instance, Pardew’ resilient style prevailed and against the run of play Pulis, dressed in his usual full tracksuit, trainers and cap on the touchline, provided this Crystal Palace team with the spine and solidity to compete in the top flight, Pardew, resplendent in suit and tie added a second on 53 minutes.
article_snippet.sent: was lively once again but couldn't stop Alan Pardew's side falling to a 2-0 home defeat .