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Crystal Palace's new assistant manager Osian Roberts expresses his delight at taking on 'new challenge' with the Eagles and promises to 'work closely' with boss Patrick Vieira

Osian Roberts has expressed his delight at joining Crystal Palace as their assistant manager.

The Eagles confirmed the appointment on Friday after it was revealed last weekend the former Bangor midfielder was set to take up the role to Selhurst Park.

Roberts will support new Palace boss Patrick Vieira, who completed his coaching badges on the Football Association of Wales training programme overseen by the Welshman.

Osian Roberts has expressed his delight at joining Crystal Palace as their assistant manager

It completes the coaching set-up of Roy Hodgson's successor with Kristian Wilson and Said Aigoun hired earlier in the summer and Dean Kiely already in place as goalkeeper coach.