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Crystal Palace appoint Sammy Lee as assistant manager to reunite him with Sam Allardyce once again

Crystal Palace have appointed Sammy Lee as their new assistant manager, the Premier League club have announced.

Lee has joined the coaching staff at Selhurst Park, reuniting with new Palace boss Sam Allardyce, who he worked under during their time at Bolton from 2005 until 2007.

The 57-year-old has also enjoyed coaching spells with the England national team as well as roles at Liverpool and Southampton at the end of last season.

Crystal Palace have appointed Sammy Lee as Sam Allardyce's assistant manager
Crystal Palace have appointed Sammy Lee as Sam Allardyce's assistant manager
The pair worked together during Allardyce's short spell as manager of the England teamu00a0
The pair worked together during Allardyce's short spell as manager of the England team
But they are best known for their time together with Bolton, from 2005 until 2007
But they are best known for their time together with Bolton, from 2005 until 2007

Allardyce was delighted to welcome Lee back to his management set-up and told the club's official website: 'I am looking forward to once again working with Sammy.