Dougie Freedman calls for patience from Crystal Palace fans

Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman has urged the club's supporters to give his side time to settle.

There were a number of comings and goings at Selhurst Park during the pre-season period, which has resulted in the Eagles losing their opening two games of the Championship season.

Speaking after seeing his side lose 4-1 at Bristol City last night, Freedman has called upon the fans to be patient.

"There have been a lot of changes at our club during the summer and it will take a while for us to deal with that," Freedman told reporters.

"We just need a bit of time to develop together and improve as a team. It is always going to take a while to gel when you have got a lot of injuries and new faces to integrate."

Palace are currently bottom of the Championship.