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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fsam-allardyce_2.jpg "Sam Allardyce takes England training on August 30, 2016")
Sam Allardyce to sue Football Association over England sacking?
Sam Allardyce reportedly intends to sue the Football Association over how they removed him from his position as England manager last year. Oct 4, 08:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsam-allardyce.jpg "Sam Allardyce watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Leicester City on April 15, 2017")
Sam Allardyce: 'I turned down Turkey job'
Former England and Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce reveals that he turned down the chance to take over as Turkey manager.Oct 3, 18:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F39%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur on September 30, 2017")
Sam Allardyce: 'Harry Kane should be England captain'
Sam Allardyce believes that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane should be England's captain ahead of the national team's final World Cup qualifying matches.Oct 3, 13:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017")
Preview:Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews the Premier League showdown at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Crystal Palace.Sep 29, 08:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Ffrank-de-boer.jpg "Frank de Boer looks dejected after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017")
Steve Parish admits he "got it wrong" with Frank de Boer appointment
Steve Parish concedes that Crystal Palace "got it wrong" by appointing Frank de Boer as Sam Allardyce's successor, but he sees no reason to apologise for the "mistake".Sep 18, 11:09
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Sam Allardyce for 'I'm A Celebrity'?
Former England manager Sam Allardyce is reportedly approached to appear on ITV reality series I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!Sep 17, 13:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Froy-hodgson_2.jpg "Roy Hodgson is having a mare during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017")
Joey Barton fears for Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace
Former England midfielder Joey Barton questions Crystal Palace's decision to appoint Roy Hodgson as head coach.Sep 17, 09:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Roy Hodgson appoints Steven Reid as Crystal Palace coach
New Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson appoints ex-Millwall defender Steven Reid as a first-team coach.Sep 16, 10:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fsam-allardyce-sammy-lee.JPG "Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce watches on with assistant Sammy Lee during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on January 31, 2017")
Crystal Palace confirm Sammy Lee exit
Crystal Palace confirm that assistant manager Sammy Lee has left the club following the appointment of Roy Hodgson.Sep 16, 08:19
Frank de Boer in line for £2m payoff from Crystal Palace?
Crystal Palace will reportedly have to pay Frank de Boer £2m in compensation after taking the decision to sack him.Sep 12, 16:20
Frank de Boer's brother speaks out on axe
Frank de Boer's brother Ronald says that Crystal Palace failed to give his sibling enough time at Selhurst Park, accusing the club of making "a panic move".Sep 12, 15:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fsam-allardyce.jpg "Sam Allardyce masticates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on May 6, 2017")
Sam Allardyce: 'I wish Roy Hodgson all the best'
Former Crystal Palace and England manager Sam Allardyce wishes Roy Hodgson all the best as he prepares to take over at Selhurst Park.Sep 12, 15:13
Charlie Nicholas brands Crystal Palace "a joke" after Frank de Boer sacking
Charlie Nicholas attacks the Premier League's bottom club Crystal Palace for sacking Frank de Boer after just 77 days.Sep 12, 11:39
Were Crystal Palace right to sack Frank de Boer?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at whether Crystal Palace were right to sack manager Frank de Boer after only four league games in charge.Sep 12, 07:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fsam-allardyce.JPG "Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on January 31, 2017")
Sam Allardyce rules out Crystal Palace job following Frank de Boer sacking
Sam Allardyce insists that he has no plans to return to Crystal Palace, despite speaking to chairman Steve Parish following Frank de Boer's sacking.Sep 11, 18:40
Sam Allardyce: 'Sacking Frank de Boer is a sign of panic in Premier League'
Sam Allardyce says that the sacking of Frank de Boer at his former club Crystal Palace is a sign of panic creeping in at top-flight teams.Sep 11, 16:12
Crystal Palace confirm Frank de Boer departure
Crystal Palace confirm that they have parted company with head coach Frank de Boer after just five games.Sep 11, 10:54
Crystal Palace to sack Frank de Boer on Monday?
Crystal Palace will reportedly announce the exit of head coach Frank De Boer on Monday.Sep 11, 10:24
Frank de Boer future 'to be decided in next 48 hours'
Crystal Palace will reportedly make a decision on the future of manager Frank de Boer within the next 48 hours following a fourth straight league defeat without scoring.Sep 10, 19:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fandrew-robertson.jpg "Andrew Robertson in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017")
Sam Allardyce questions Liverpool defence
Sam Allardyce says that Liverpool's defence may cost them the chance of winning the Premier League title this season.Sep 7, 16:09
Sam Allardyce: 'Pressure won't help Frank de Boer at Crystal Palace'
Former Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce says that it would not be beneficial for the Eagles if Frank de Boer is put under added pressure to deliver results.Sep 7, 10:56
Preview:England vs. Slovakia
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup qualifier between Group F's top two teams as leaders England host Slovakia at Wembley.Sep 3, 21:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fmalta-jesse-lingard.jpg "Malta players chase after Jesse Lingard in a match between England and Malta at Wembley")
Preview:Malta vs. England
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Group F qualifier between bottom side Malta and top-of-the-group England at the Ta'Qali National Stadium.Aug 30, 17:02
Sam Allardyce 'not interested' in returning to Crystal Palace
Sam Allardyce rules out returning to Crystal Palace amid reports that Frank de Boer could lose his job just three games into the Premier League season.Aug 29, 10:50
Frank de Boer's Crystal Palace future 'in serious doubt'
Dutch manager Frank de Boer faces a battle to save his job at Crystal Palace, just four games into his tenure, according to a report.Aug 28, 09:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Sam Allardyce backs Wayne Rooney's England retirement
Wayne Rooney's decision to retire from international football with England "is a fantastic move", according to former Three Lions boss Sam Allardyce.Aug 24, 13:36
Simon Jordan: 'Frank de Boer a risky appointment for Crystal Palace'
New Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer is a risky appointment by the club due to the sudden change in their "DNA", according to former owner Simon Jordan.Aug 19, 09:33
Preview:Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield.Aug 17, 16:50
Mike Ashley: 'I was very naive at beginning of Newcastle United tenure'
Mike Ashley admits that he was naive in his early days as Newcastle United owner and says he has felt stupid in the past at some "unacceptable" happenings at the club.Aug 13, 12:29
Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer targeting security of a mid-table finish
New Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer admits that he will be aiming to achieve security with a mid-table finish in the Premier League this term.Aug 12, 08:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Falan-pardew.jpg "Eagles manager Alan Pardew watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Alan Pardew: 'I would have kept Crystal Palace up'
Former Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew insists that he would have kept the club in the Premier League last season.Aug 10, 20:26
Sam Allardyce: 'Club manager job increasingly difficult due to big spending'
Rising players costs in the transfer window is making the job of manager "increasingly difficult," according to former England boss Sam Allardyce.Jul 27, 17:44
Crystal Palace announce Jairo Riedewald signing
Crystal Palace announce that they have completed the signing of Ajax defender Jairo Riedewald.Jul 24, 15:52
Arsenal, Crystal Palace 'close to agreeing Calum Chambers deal'
Crystal Palace are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Calum Chambers from Arsenal this summer, having previously seen a £16m bid rejected.Jul 22, 17:41
Frank de Boer: 'Jairo Riedewald deal close to completion'
Frank de Boer hopes to get a deal over the line for Jairo Riedewald in the coming days, before then focusing on strengthening his squad elsewhere.Jul 21, 09:59
Sam Allardyce: 'England exit left me staring into abyss'
Sam Allardyce reveals that the "devastating" manner of his England departure left him "staring into the abyss", but says he has recovered from the debacle.Jul 19, 12:41
Sam Allardyce open to international football management
Former England and Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce admits that he is open to the prospect of a return to international management.Jul 19, 12:28
Sam Allardyce tempted to come out of retirement for MLS move?
Former Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce is reportedly contemplating shelving plans for retirement in favour of a move to the MLS.Jul 7, 09:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fmamadou-sakho-crystal-palace.JPG "Crystal Palace's Mamadou Sakho before the Premier League match against Liverpool on April 23, 2017")
Crystal Palace 'admit defeat in bid to sign Mamadou Sakho from Liverpool'
Crystal Palace have been priced out of a move for Mamadou Sakho and could now turn their attention to Ajax ace Joel Veltman, according to a report.Jul 1, 08:32
Frank de Boer outlines aims for Crystal Palace
New Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer says that he wants to establish the Eagles as "a solid Premier League team".Jun 26, 20:05
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