Allardyce Appointed Crystal Palace Boss

Crystal Palace have appointed former England boss Sam Allardyce as manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal, a day after sacking Alan Pardew.

Pardew was sacked on Thursday with the club 17th in the Premier League after a run of one win in 11 games.

Allardyce will take charge of the team with immediate effect in time for the Boxing Day match against Watford.