And former Palace midfielder Fletcher says a leaky defence is an unfortunate byproduct of the 55 - year - old 's attacking approach .
Former Palace midfielder Fletcher played under Pardew at West Ham from 2004 to 2006 as they re-established their place in the top flight .
And former Palace midfielder Fletcher , who played under Pardew at West Ham from 2004 to 2006 as they re-established their place in the top flight , says a leaky defence is an unfortunate byproduct of the 55 - year - old 's attacking approach .