The sporting director attracted young talent with potential to the south London club and helped establish Palace in the Premier League

Crystal Palace are set for a major change near the top of their structure after the departure of sporting director Dougie Freedman.

Pete: An absolute hammer blow, I fear the glacial slow progress of the club over the last decade of Premier League football may have taken a step backwards. But in Parish we trust - a slow and steady progression without putting the club at risk. Oliver Glasner on a long contract is now a must!