Dougie Freedman appointed at Crystal Palace

CRYSTAL Palace have appointed Dougie Freedman as their new manager.

By The Newsroom

Published 11th Jan 2011, 20:31 BST

Updated 12th Jan 2011, 00:50 BST

The Eagles missed out on their number one target yesterday when Eddie Howe opted to stay at Bournemouth. But chairman Steve Parish immediately turned to Freedman, the former Palace striker who was appointed caretaker after George Burley's sacking on New Year's Day. The 36-year-old, who was capped twice by Scotland, has signed a two-and-a-half year contract.