Holloway joins Palace

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

The 49-year-old has left fellow Championship side Blackpool to fill the vacant position at Selhurst Park, with the Eagles having allowed Dougie Freedman to join Bolton last month.

Speaking on Palace's official website, he said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for myself and a fresh start. It is sad to leave Blackpool as my time there was the best trip I have been on and leave very proud of what was achieved and I would like to wish them all the best. I just see this as too good an opportunity to turn down."

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