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Alan Pardew: 'Headbutt on David Meyler turning point in season'

Alan Pardew confesses that his headbutt on Hull City midfielder David Meyler was a "turning point" in Newcastle United's season.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has confessed that his headbutt on David Meyler acted as a "turning point" in the club's season.

The incident, which took place in the Magpies' 4-1 victory against Hull City in March, saw the 52-year-old banned from all stadia for three games and also from the dugout for a further four.

Following that victory at the KC Stadium, Newcastle lost seven of their next eight games before stopping the rot against Cardiff City last weekend.

"It's a contrasting season," Pardew is quoted as saying by Goal.com.

"The first half, I actually felt we played not far from our top level for most of that but, in the second half, we haven't been good enough, I haven't been good enough and the results have followed.

"The Hull incident was obviously a turning point I definitely didn't want to have. I think that affected me and the team. I will make sure that never happens again. It stands out, if I'm honest, from anything else."

Newcastle round off their season with a visit to face Liverpool at Anfield.

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Newcastle manager Alan Pardew on the touchline during the match against Arsenal on December 29, 2013
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