Crystal Palace appoint Allardyce as new manager

The 62-year-old, who left his position as England manager in September, has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to replace Alan Pardew at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace have appointed Sam Allardyce as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
The 62-year-old returns to football management after leaving his position in charge of England in September after he was caught by a newspaper sting apparently stating that he could offer advice on how to circumvent transfer regulations in the Premier League.

Former Bolton, Blackburn, West Ham and Sunderland boss Allardyce arrives at Selhurst Park as a replacement for Alan Pardew, who was dismissed on Thursday.

Palace are currently 17th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone ahead of Allardyce's first game in charge against Watford on Boxing Day.