The United legend was highly critical of the Magpies after their 6-0 defeat to Liverpool at St James’ Park, suggesting that cliques had been formed by the club's French-speaking contingent.
But Pardew has responded defiantly, suggesting that some criticism has been "completely unfair," especially the "complete rubbish" spoken about Newcastle's Gallic recruits.
"Has he been a manager?" Pardew said to reporters when asked about Neville’s criticism. "We have had a lot of criticism this week, but that is something you have got to accept when you lose 6-0 at home.
"There was a bit of blood-letting on Monday, but I've seen the reaction I wanted from the players. Some of the criticism of the French players is completely unfair.
"I'm particularly aggrieved about this word 'rift' and talk that the French players are not accepted or are not accepting us.
"It's complete rubbish. They're quite a young group. They've been quite hurt by it."
Newcastle is five points clear of the relegation zone in 17th and travels to Upton Park on Saturday to face West Ham.
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