Pardew, previously in charge at Reading, West Ham and Charlton, was appointed in July 2009.
However, Pardew maintained that Newcastle did everything in their power to keep the striker.
Alan Pardew is the worst at haranguing referees -- his whole staff (do it) every game.
Ferguson was reacting after Pardew had given his views on the incident at Old Trafford.
Pardew celebrated in true last-minute-winner style, leaping into the arms of his management team.
However, the club declined to rule out Adams as a possible successor to Pardew.
Pardew, who has been out of football since leaving Charlton in November 2008, replaces Mark Wotte.
Pardew was appointed manager nine days after the takeover, with Cortese arriving at St Mary's in August.
Recent reports in some newspapers had suggested that Pardew was set to leave the League One club.
But former Reading, West Ham United and Charlton Athletic manager Pardew is already planning ahead for next season.
However, Pardew admitted he was not overly happy to be one striker short for the remainder of the season.
Pardew conceded he asked Carroll to put in a transfer request but stressed that he was not forced out.
In December, Pardew had said that Carroll, who signed a new deal in October, was not for sale.
Later Pardew received a mixed reception as he took up his place in home team's dugout ahead of kick-off.
Adams is a contender to take over at The Madejski Stadium after Alan Pardew's defection to West Ham United.
Wenger then appeared to refuse to shake Pardew's hand after the final whistle.
"In some respects I feel a little bit sorry for Demba, " said Pardew.
Pardew had been determined not to sell the striker, 22, but admitted he could not turn down Liverpool's huge offer.
The 24-year-old becomes Magpies manager Alan Pardew's second signing of the transfer window after Hatem Ben Arfa completed a permanent move.
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"When I was at Reading we got promoted to the Championship and almost went straight through, " recalled Southampton boss Alan Pardew.
The Addicks are searching for a new manager following Alan Pardew's departure at the weekend after they lost 5-2 to Sheffield United.
Current manager Alan Pardew, members of his backroom team and representatives from the foundation Sir Bobby set up in 2008 also attended.
"If we'd taken 2-1 you'd like to think we'd have a fantastic chance but it's an uphill chance now, " Pardew told ITV4.
Pressley had held talks with new Charlton manager Alan Pardew on Thursday.
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"It was an awful performance by us, " Newcastle manager Alan Pardew said.
The 34-year-old played under Saints boss Alan Pardew at his former club.
For all Town's pressure after the break, Alan Pardew's side were rarely troubled and registered their third away victory of the season.
Dean Wilkins, previously a member of Pardew's coaching staff, has been named caretaker boss and will be assisted by under-21 coach Martin Hunter.
The start of the League One season is three days away, and Saints manager Pardew has moved swiftly to strengthen his defensive options.
Goals from Anton Ferdinand and a Marlon Harewood penalty ensured Alan Pardew's side claimed sixth spot, setting up a play-off semi-final against Ipswich.
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