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Pardew was quick to praise the official for giving him the chance to substitute Song, on loan from Arsenal, who had been shown a yellow card for a rash challenge on Steve Sidwell during the first half.

A Premier League spokesman said: "It has got to be beneficial that referees keep captains and management aware of any issues."

Pardew had already been forced to replace both Hermann Hreidarsson and Marcus Bent during the first half because of injury.

Following some more questionable tackles after the restart, the Charlton boss knew the time had come with just over 20 minutes left.

Pardew admitted after the Reading draw: "I went to see Graham Poll [at half-time] and I said to him 'I need to have some signal if it is getting close', and he sent me that signal, so Alex had to come off. He gave me a look - which more or less said it all. I think that is within the rules of the game."

Meanwhile, Pardew knows there is still plenty of work to be done but is adamant his side have "a great chance" of staying in the Barclays Premiership.

The Addicks moved a point clear of the relegation zone with five games left after the draw at Reading, and Pardew added: "We're not favourites but if we play like we did at times against Reading then there's no reason we can't go unbeaten between now and the end."