Pardew then went on to reveal, in an interview Sky Sports News, that he intends to keep Teddy and have him as an example and leader for the impressive array of young strikers he has built up at the Boleyn Ground.
“I'm determined to keep Teddy here.
“It's fantastic to have him around, from my part, and it is annoying it's come up at this time and disruptive.
“But we can only deal with what's put in front of us. At the moment, Teddy seems very happy and none more so than me because I'm very, very happy with him.
”Of course I had to speak to Teddy about it, I don't want him to think I wouldn't inform him if that sort of club came in. He's too old and experienced for me to do that to him.
“But I've not had a phone call from Tottenham, so it's news to me unfortunately.”
On Sheringham as a coach he added, “Personally, I would like him to perhaps offer a little bit more on the coaching side. He's declined that, at the moment, as he wants to focus on his playing. I understand that, the age he's at, he needs to focus on his body and make sure he's in top condition.
“Next year might be different, maybe he'll take that role on but it's Teddy's decision not mine.
“As I say, I'm not going to answer questions that are Teddy's really. I have no problem with him contributing on the training ground, paralleled with the playing ability of course. The offer's been there since the day he stepped in the place
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“At the moment, he wants to concentrate on his playing and I'm fine with that.”