Crystal Palace Fires Manager Alan Pardew

The Eagle’s poor run of form has left them languishing in 17th place in the Premier League, with just one point above the relegation zone. They have picked up just 26 points from their last 36 Premier League matches.

Former England and West Ham manager, Sam Allardyce is favourite to replace him at Selhurst Park.

A statement by the Club’s chairman Steve Parish on Thursday confirmed that Padew has been asked to step down from his post.

The statement reads: “I would like to put on record our sincere gratitude for the tremendous service Alan has given us, both in his time here as manager and previously as a player.

“Following a fantastic second half of 2014-15, the 2015-16 season culminated in only narrowly missing out on winning the FA cup as well as securing our Premier League place for a record breaking fourth time.

“During his tenure Alan’s hard work and dedication were without question, he has improved so many areas of the club and we wish him the very best for the future.

“With games now coming thick and fast over the holiday period the club are hoping to put someone in place as quickly as possible but have nothing to say about a replacement at this time.”

Following the announcement, Pardew released a statement appreciating the club for their support.

“I would just like to take the opportunity to thank everybody at Crystal Palace for their fantastic support,” he said in statement.

“In particular a big thanks to the players who gave me absolutely everything and Steve Parish and his board. Personally I have a lot of good feelings for this football club and am sad that my time there has ended.

“I feel that I have a special bond with the club and hope that hasn’t been affected, I wish everybody associated with the club the best of luck in the future including of course the fans who have been magnificent.”

Pardew made more than 100 appearances as a midfielder at Palace between 1987 and 1991 and described his managerial role at the club as something of a homecoming.