June 9 2006

Crystal Palace

Graeme Souness has ruled himself out of becoming Palace's next manager.

Souness was one of Simon Jordan's top targets for the managers job and met with him this week to discuss the job.

However the former Newcastle boss has opted not to take the job, if offered at Palace.

"I met Simon and I was very impressed," Souness told the Mirror.

"But I've had a chat with my family and the job is not for me."

Bob Dowie and Jordan have reduced the list of potential candidates down to 4 people and are looking to make an announcement next week to confirm who the new manager will be.