Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew branded ‘amazing’ by Nicky Shorey

Shorey, 34, has extensive experience working with Pardew after the manager signed him for Reading in 2001.

The left-back went on to play almost 300 games for the Royals as well as representing England on two occasions.

And Shorey, who currently plays in the Indian Super League with Pune City, believes Pardew is one of the best managers he has worked with.

“For me, he was an amazing manager and I cannot speak highly enough of him,” he told Sky Sports.

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“As a youngster coming through he really instilled confidence and belief in me.

“He made me want to improve and made me think I could play at the very highest level, even if I didn't necessarily believe it myself.

“What he instilled has stayed with me and he's definitely one of the best managers I have worked with.

“He's a top, top manager and he's proven that over the last few years in the Premier League.”

Pardew has enjoyed a wonderful start to life as Selhurst Park chief, firing the Eagles up to 10th last season after Neil Warnock had taken the side into the relegation zone by Christmas.

The momentum has continued this term, with Palace beating Chelsea on their way to a position of fourth after eight games played.

“I've been very impressed with what he has done at Palace," Shorey added.

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“It wasn't an easy job to come into, particularly when he first took over.

“Many people would look at going from Newcastle to Palace as a sideways step or maybe even a downward step but he's shown that it has been an upward step.

“Credit to him because from the first moment he went into Palace he's rejuvenated the club.

“They're a vibrant, young, quick, attacking team who are good to watch with a steely determination at the back as well.

“They've got a great blend there and I think he's done a tremendous job.”

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