3 replacements for the sacked Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace

Sam Allardyce

If Palace are genuinely concerned about relegation this season (why else would they sack Pardew?), then Sam Allardyce is the man to get them out of the mire.

The former England boss ended his tenure in charge of the Three Lions after just one game in charge back in September, but if he feels ready to return to the English game, then Palace could be the club for him.

He amazingly kept Sunderland up last season when it looked like they were certain for the drop, and he of course has never been relegated in his career.

Allardyce would bring stability, defensive solidarity, and a know-how to Selhurst Park – he could be the man for Palace.