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Pardew delighted for Bradford boss Parkinson after Chelsea shock

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is delighted for Phil Parkinson after Bradford City's shock FA Cup win at Chelsea.

The Bantams produced one of the great cup giantkillings with a 4-2 win at Stamford Bridge to progress to the last 16 of the competition, knocking out Jose Mourinho's men, who currently sit top of the Premier League.

"That is what the cup is all about," he said.

"I am delighted for my friend Phil and I will have to give him a call to find out just how he did that."

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