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Sam Allardyce Appointed Crystal Palace Manager: Latest Details and Reaction
- Updated: December 23, 2016
Sam Allardyce is the new manager of Crystal Palace after the club confirmed his appointment on Friday.
The Eagles revealed the deal was finalised with a statement on their official website, with Allardyce agreeing to a contract for two-and-a-half years.
The 62-year-old takes over at Selhurst Park in place of Alan Pardew, who was sacked on December 22 following a terrible 2016. Allardyce takes over a club that is in 17th place in the Premier League table, one point clear of the relegation zone.
It’s the first role taken on by the new Palace boss since his infamous 67-day spell in charge of the England national team; he left the post in September by mutual consent after a sting from the Daily Telegraph captured Allardyce advising how to “get around” Football Association rules.
While the stint in charge of the Three Lions was a blemish on his managerial record, Allardyce will bring plenty of experience with him to south London, per Sky Sports News HQ:
Only Sir Alex Fergsuon, Arsene Wenger, Harry Redknapp and …
