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Sam Allardyce has called on Sammy Lee to join him as assistant manager at Crystal Palace.
Sam Allardyce has called on Sammy Lee to join him as assistant manager at Crystal Palace. Photograph: Christopher Lee/FA via Getty Images
Sam Allardyce has called on Sammy Lee to join him as assistant manager at Crystal Palace. Photograph: Christopher Lee/FA via Getty Images

Sammy Lee joins Crystal Palace as assistant manager to Sam Allardyce

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Coach worked under Allardyce at Bolton and has had two spells with England
Lee left Southampton last season, having previously been at Liverpool

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.

Allardyce welcomed Lee to his management team at Selhurst Park, stating: “I am looking forward to once again working with Sammy. It was great working with him at Bolton and is someone who has a wealth of experience both at club and international level over the years as well.”

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