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Sam Allardyce recruits mind guru to halt Crystal Palace slide: 'There is an underlying deep problem we need to try to work out'

Sam Allardyce has brought in a mind guru to sort out his Crystal Palace players' heads.

Palace have appointed Lee Richardson, a former footballer and now sports psychologist, with Big Sam feeling his squad have lost focus in their fight for survival.

Last week's 4-0 loss to Sunderland saw a supporter arrested for confronting Damien Delaney on the Selhurst Park pitch and home truths were told at Palace's training ground this week.

Sam Allardyce has brought in Lee Richardson, sports psychologist, to help his players out
Sam Allardyce has brought in Lee Richardson, sports psychologist, to help his players out

The players held their own meeting ahead of Saturday's game against Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium, with Allardyce not privy to what was said.