Sam Allardyce

London: Sam Allardyce’s appointment as Crystal Palace boss is imminent after the former England manager arrived at the club’s training ground to complete talks. Negotiations between Palace, who want Allardyce to replace Alan Pardew, and the former West Ham and Sunderland boss’ advisors are nearing a conclusion. And it now seems likely a deal will be done in time for Allardyce to be in charge of the team for Monday’s Boxing Day Premier League clash at Watford. Allardyce said he was there to “complete talks” and described Palace as a “fantastic” opportunity to return to Premier League management.