Ian Holloway has been relieved of his managerial role at Crystal Palace after a year in charge at the Selhurst Park based outfit as the club struggle for form after the Eagles’ returned to The Premier League in May after a Play Off Final Victory against Watford at Wembley.
The popular Bristolian has left the role through mutual consent it has be confirmed in the wake of Palace’s heavy defeat in the London derby against Fulham as the defeat condemmned the Eagles to their seventh defeat in eight games as Holloway’s squad faced an uphill task to survive in the Premier League after just one victory this season….which came against fellow strugglers Sunderland in a 3-1 victory at Selhurst Park.
But chairman Steve Parish decided it was time to relieve Holloway of his role as manager after recent media Speculation surrounded Holloway’s job following a meeting with chairman Steve Parish after the loss to Fulham on Monday night , and despite his success at the club last season the former Blackpool boss left on a sour note.
Parish stated on BBC Radio 5 live before Monday’s game Parish stated…..
“Categorically, Ian is the right man for the club right now,” he said. “We’ve got every faith we’ll get the right outcome with him at the helm” telling the media he was right behind Holloway.
Holloway lead the Croydon club to promotion after the departure of former manager Dougie Freedman to Bolton Wanderers. Palace were fourth in the Championship table when Holloway arrived , after the Bristolian had resigned from Blackpool….a club where he had a very successful period at , which included winning promotion at Blackpool in the 2009/2010 campaign.
After beating bitter rivals Brighton and Hove Albion in the Semi Final an extra time winner from veteran Kevin Phillips took Palace up , with Wilfried Zaha and Glenn Murray being key components in the promotion winning campaign , before Zaha’s lucrative move to Manchester United.
Palace will now be looking for a new manager with Tony Pulis amongst the early favourites to take charge at Selhurst Park.
By Ben Reardon
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