Alan Pardew resigns as CSKA Sofia manager | OneFootball

Alan Pardew has resigned from CSKA Sofia after just 34 days in charge.

The ex-West Ham and Newcastle boss has walked out after fans of the club racially abused their own players at a recent match.

Pardew sought talks with the club following the incident, and will now leave the club with immediate effect alongside assistant Alex Dyer.

Dyer had been the first ever black man to be appointed as a coach at the club.

Pardew said in a statement: "The events before and after the match with Botev were not acceptable for me, for my assistant Alex Dyer, or for our players.

"The small group of organised racist fans who tried to sabotage this game are not who I want to lead and represent the team in front of."

"That's definitely not the right way for CSKA because such club deserves a lot more."

He added: "I would want to express my gratitude towards all true CSKA fans for their support and passion.

"I also want to thank Grisha and Dani Ganchev [the club owners] for their efforts to bring the club forward despite all the challenges and circumstances.

"It was a privilege for me to be a part of and to serve this club. Unfortunately, my time here has come to an end."