May 31 2011

George Burley

The second part of the Crystal Palace 2010/11 season review.

January

Crystal Palace suffered an awful 3-0 defeat away to local rivals Millwall at the Den.

George Burley is sacked as manager after the loss at Millwall and Dougie Freedman is appointed caretaker.

Crystal Palace completed the signing of striker Steffen Iversen on a free transfer from Rosenborg.

Palace's survival hopes were given a major lift after a 1-0 win at home to fellow strugglers Preston - Freedman's first game as caretaker boss.

Crystal Palace signed midfielder Alex Marrow on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee.

Steve Kember returned to Crystal Palace as the new chief scout, the club confirmed.

Palace exited the FA Cup at the first hurdle with a 2-1 loss at Coventry.

Crystal Palace target Eddie Howe will remain at AFC Bournemouth after the Cherries persuaded him to stay.

Dougie Freedman is officially appointed the new Crystal Palace manager.

Freedman made his first signing as Crystal Palace manager with the capture of striker Jermaine Easter.

Palace plunged further into the relegation mire with an abject 3-0 defeat at Swansea.

Crystal Palace installed Lennie Lawrence as assistant manager to Dougie Freedman.

Palace unveiled plans for a new stadium at the club's original home in Crystal Palace.

Freedman's side stay in the bottom three after a dull stalemate at home to Bristol City.

Crystal Palace re-signed Everton forward James Vaughan on loan for the rest of the season.

Palace had to settle for a point after a drawing 0-0 at home to promotion-chasing Norwich City.

Eagles manager Dougie Freedman boosted his squad with the capture of left-back Dean Moxey.

February

Crystal Palace moved out of the relegation zone after a 1-1 draw at Watford.

Freedman claimed his first win as Palace manager with a 1-0 success at home to Middlesbrough.

Tony Popovic rejoined Crystal Palace as first team coach.

Palace's away day blues continued with a 2-1 defeat at Coventry.

Crystal Palace midfielder Kieran Djilali signed for League Two side Chesterfield on loan.

The Eagles swoop for Fulham midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi on loan until the end of the season.

Palace secured a massive victory in their battle to stay up with a 1-0 triumph over relegation rivals Sheffield United.

Crystal Palace continued their awful away form this season with a 1-0 loss at Portsmouth.

Palace twice threw away leads to draw 3-3 in a thriller at home to Reading.

March

Youngsters Kieron Cadogan and Matt Parsons signed new deals.

Crystal Palace's travel sickness continued with a 1-0 defeat at Burnley.

Palace signed Swansea City midfielder Kemy Agustien on loan for the rest of the season.

Crystal Palace secured a boost in their battle to stay up with a 1-0 success at home to Cardiff.

Palace striker Calvin Andrew joined Swindon Town on loan until the end of the season.

Crystal Palace defender Adam Barrett signed for Leyton Orient on a month's loan.

Ten-man Crystal Palace crashed to a 2-1 defeat away to Championship leaders QPR.

Crystal Palace utility player Alassane N'Diaye joins Swindon on loan for a month.

Darren Ambrose rescued a point for Crystal Palace with a late penalty to draw 2-2 at home to Derby.

Palace signed Gavin Mahon from QPR on loan until the end of the season.

Youngsters Ibra Sekajja and Jake Caprice signed one-year professional deals.

April

Crystal Palace moved away from relegation trouble with a 2-1 win at home to Barnsley.

Palace suffered more misery on the road, losing 2-1 to Ipswich Town.

Crystal Palace claimed a priceless away point with a 1-1 draw at Leicester.

Palace's hopes of avoiding the drop were dealt a massive blow when they lost 2-1 at home to rivals Scunthorpe.

The Eagles earned a point in their quest to stay up by drawing 0-0 at relegation rivals Doncaster Rovers.

Crystal Palace virtually secured their Championship status after a 1-0 win at home to Leeds.

Palace confirmed their place in nest season's Championship after a late 1-1 draw at Hull City.

May

Ten-man Crystal Palace ended the campaign with a 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest.

Crystal Palace released defender Claude Davis and striker Pablo Counago returned to Leicester.

2010/11 Season Review Part 1

2010/11 Results

2010/11 match reports

2010/11 squad stats

Final Championship table