Allardyce and Lee reunited

Sam Allardyce has got his man after Crystal Palace confirmed Sammy Lee as the club’s new assistant manager going forward.  The Eagles are currently in the midst of a relegation scrap and, after parting company with Alan Pardew, former England boss Allardyce was brought into the fold.

‘Big Sam’ was keen to bring in his regular team and Lee has been a key figure in that group over the years.

Having quickly accepted the position, Lee is happy to get started and help the club try and create some distance between themselves and the bottom three in the Premier League table.

He told the club’s official website: „It didn’t take me any time at all to think about taking the job as soon as I was asked.

„I know plenty about the squad here and was at Southampton last season when they mauled us. They have an abundance of talent with some great pace and even though this season has been a little difficult for them there is plenty of talent and quality within the squad, we just need to get them up and going again.“

Lee’s first game as Palace assistant boss will come on Saturday, when Palace make the short trip to the London Stadium.

The Eagles are 4/5 to win, 4/5 to draw and 4/5 to lose to the Hammers in the Premier League this weekend.

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