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

Crystal Palace could be set to embark on another Championship raid this summer, according to reports - with the Eagles 'plotting' a move to sign Middlesbrough youngster Hayden Hackney once the transfer windows, should the Teeside outfit fail to reach the Premier League this season.

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!