CRYSTAL PALACE ANNOUNCES NEIL WARNOCK AS THEIR NEW MANAGER

Neil Warnock is confirmed as the new manager of Crystal Palace, succeeding Tony Pulis.

Crystal Palace announces Neil Warnock as their new manager

He has signed a two-year deal to return as Crystal Palace manager, but since he left in 2010, five men have held the post permanently.

He won 47 of his 129 games while in charge of Crystal Palace between 2007 and 2010.

Neil Warnock began his managerial career with Gainsborough Trinity in 1980 and - after spells at Sheffield United, Queens Park Rangers and Notts County to name a few - last managed at Leeds United in 2013.

A qualified referee, Warnock is no stranger to controversy and confrontation. He has become known for his outbursts with officials, but developed a reputation for guiding sides to promotion in England's lower leagues.

In all, he has won seven promotions, including two to the Premier League with Sheffield United and Queens Park Rangers. He guided QPR into the top flight after leaving Crystal Palace to join them in 2010.

Ian Holloway followed in his footsteps and won promotion back to the Premier League before stepping aside for Tony Pulis to save the club from what looked like certain relegation. Palace it seems, is not a job for the faint-hearted.

The Eagles have had five other permanent managers since he left the club.