Sam Allardyce's appointment as manager of Crystal Palace sees the 62-year-old take on his ninth job in English football.
From humble beginnings at Blackpool and Notts County to success at Bolton and his brief tenure with England, Allardyce is a manager who has split opinion and delighted in equal measure.
Here, Sportsmail takes a look at Allardyce's career in England.
Blackpool (July 1994- May 1996)
Games in charge: 102
Win percentage: 43 per cent
Departure: Sacked
Following a successful spell in Ireland with Limerick and time as a coach at Preston North End, Allardyce's managerial career in England began at Blackpool in 1994.