Newcastle United caretaker boss John Carver says Alan Pardew will be a success with Crystal Palace.

Carver has stepped in to fill the void left by Pardew.

"I've worked with him, so I know what he's all about. I know the job he's done here, and let's not forget some of the people that I've worked with. You go back to Kevin Keegan, Ruud Gullit, Kenny Dalglish, Sir Bobby Robson - all top managers.

"He's up there with them, and I've said that on a number of occasions. He's a fantastic coach, a great organiser and a great man manager. He left people to get on with their jobs, and delegated responsibility, which is very important. I've got the utmost respect for him.""