Some Crystal Palace fans will be alarmed by impending arrival of Sam Allardyce | Ed Aarons

Palace have taken drastic action to ensure they stay in the Premier League but the man they have lined up to replace Alan Pardew brings a history of suspicionSurvival in the Premier League is everything but even though he undoubtedly represents the best chance of Crystal Palace extending their stay in England’s top flight for a fifth successive season, the impending appointment of Sam Allardyce to replace Alan Pardew at Selhurst Park is one that will fill many supporters with dread.It is l