January 3 2015

Alan Pardew

ALAN PARDEW has been officially confirmed as the new Crystal Palace manager.

PARDEW joins on a three and half year deal. The former Newcastle boss will pick the side for the forthcoming FA Cup tie against Dover on Sunday.

Co-chairman Steve Parish was delighted over his appointment: "We wanted a manager with a great track record and proven experience in the Barclays Premier League.

In ALAN we have both these things as well as a man who has great affection for this club and shares my determination to take us to the next level."

On his appointment PARDEW said, "I am absolutely delighted to be the new manager of Crystal Palace.

"Everyone knows my history here, what's important now is to move the club to the next level.

"I believe with the backing of Steve and the board I can help achieve that and create some new exciting history for the club."

Hear the thoughts of PARDEW signing his deal at Palace in a video interview.