Frank de Boer’s appointment as Crystal Palace manager took the number of former Barcelona players now managing in the Premier League to five, 25% of the total workforce and a ringing endorsement for the philosophy of Total Football Johan Cruyff introduced to the Catalans after making it famous in his native Netherlands.

Sam Allardyce insists he has "no ambitions" for a return to football management after deciding to leave Crystal Palace just five months into his reign.

The 62-year-old, who only took charge at Selhurst Park on December 23, guided the Eagles to safety on May 14 following a 4-0 defeat of Hull, who were relegated as a result.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis will have to pay back €4.3 million to his former club Crystal Palace, a High Court challenge in London decided yesterday.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admits the financial ramifications of relegation from the top flight now are "scary" and believes a Premier League 2 could be an option if the gap to the Championship continues to grow.

Mauricio Pochettino cannot wait to take charge of his maiden Champions League game as he leads Tottenham back into Europe’s elite club competition.

Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink has told his attacking players that the goalscoring burden does not fall on Diego Costa alone.

Mauricio Pochettino wants his Tottenham players to take belief from their recent win over Chelsea and knows they need to treat Crystal Palace with the same respect.

John Carver is convinced he will have Bobby Robson standing alongside him on one side and Gary Speed on the other when he walks out at St James’ Park today.

The Premier League transfer window opens on Saturday morning and closes at 11pm on February 2.

Argentine defender Fabricio Coloccini has been installed as surprise favourite to take over as manager at Newcastle, should Alan Pardew leave the club as expected.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew could be on the verge of bringing a tumultuous four-year reign on Tyneside to an end and agreeing terms to take over as the new manager of Crystal Palace.

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Neil Warnock is still aiming to add to his Crystal Palace backroom staff despite bringing in Ronnie Jepson and Kevin Blackwell.

Crystal Palace are expected to confirm forward Wilfried Zaha’s season-long loan from Manchester United.

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Summer signing Mauro Zarate volleyed a debut goal in West Ham's 3-1 Premier League victory at Crystal Palace today to ease the pressure on manager Sam Allardyce.

Crystal Palace appear to have pressed pause on a move for Malky Mackay to take over at Selhurst Park with caretaker boss Keith Millen expected to be in charge for Saturday’s meeting with West Ham.

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey netted a dramatic stoppage-time winner to finally break the resistance of managerless Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace caretaker manager Keith Millen says the players have been left shocked and confused by the departure of Tony Pulis.

Crystal Palace have described manager Tony Pulis’ departure as being by "mutual consent".

Tony Pulis dramatically left his position as Crystal Palace manager in a sudden and unexpected move last night.

Manager Tony Pulis has left his position at Crystal Palace in a sudden and unexpected move tonight.

The future of Tony Pulis as manager of Crystal Palace was up in the air tonight.

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A brutally honest Ian Holloway admitted he couldn’t keep Crystal Palace up as he left the club last night.

Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway has left the club "by mutual consent" today.

Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway played down the significance of a post-match meeting with the club's owner Steve Parish after Monday night's 4-1 home defeat to Fulham.

Manchester United manager David Moyes has called for the use of retrospective video action to stamp out the curse of diving.

Manchester United manager David Moyes has called for the use of retrospective video action to stamp out diving.

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Ian Holloway would like to sign Peter Odemwingie for Crystal Palace, but feels a move for the unsettled West Brom striker might be out of his club’s reach.

Crystal Palace have confirmed Ian Holloway as their new manager on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is dreaming of a “fairytale” Carling Cup final against Liverpool.

Crystal Palace hope to appoint a new manager next week with Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe favourite to land the role.

The acceptance by the Football League of the club’s new owners, led by Steve Parish and Martin Long, marks the end of the administration process.

Dutch legend Edgar Davids could be on the verge of returning to English football with Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace will be on the brink of extinction by tea time today unless the consortium attempting to take over the club can salvage their rescue package.

CRYSTAL PALACE face liquidation unless the consortium attempting to buy the stricken club can complete the deal by this afternoon.

Crystal Palace face liquidation unless the consortium attempting to buy the stricken club can complete the deal by tomorrow afternoon.