Crystal Palace manager dropped

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Peter Taylor following their disappointing start to the Coca-Cola Championship season.

Taylor took over at Selhurst Park following Iain Dowie’s departure in June last year, but the Eagles failed to mount an expected promotion challenge last term.

They are currently well off the pace again, lying in 19th place with 10 points from their opening 10 games.

A statement on the club’s official website, www.cpfc.co.uk, read: “Crystal Palace Football Club announce that Peter Taylor’s contract has been terminated with immediate effect.”