Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo stands out from his peers in the Premier League as a former goalkeeper. Despite their leading, vocal presence on the pitch, very few shot-stoppers make the transition from the turf to the dugout.
Over Palace’s history, only three of the 49 men to have led - for any number of games - the club had at one point been a professional goalkeeper.
We’ve taken a look back at each of them.
George Irwin
Palace’s first goalkeeper-turned-manager led the club throughout the Second World War, taking charge of 45 competitive matches over an eight-year period.