Pardew was appointed Southampton manager in July 2009

Southampton manager Alan Pardew says he plans to see out the remainder of his contract at the club.

Pardew, who has more than two years left on his deal, has been linked to Celtic and former club West Ham.

But he told BBC Radio Solent: "I've got a three-year contract here and I look forward to seeing that out."

Saints' 0-0 draw with Oldham on Tuesday means they need to win their final three games and hope Huddersfield do not win again to reach the play-offs.

But Pardew added: "I've enjoyed my time at Southampton and I'll continue to enjoy it.

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"The owners have said to me I'd be judged after 18 months because obviously they want to get out of this division and I've never waned from the belief that I will do that."

Southampton face Carlisle at St Mary's on Saturday in the first of their three remaining must-win matches.

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