[1] A good start to the season gave Palace hope for a promotion challenge, but Bruce attempted to walk out on the club after just four months at the helm to take charge of Birmingham City.
[2][3] After a short spell on 'gardening leave',[4] Bruce was eventually allowed to join Birmingham City,[5] succeeded by Trevor Francis, who had ironically been his predecessor at Birmingham.
Crystal Palace's score comes first[7] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.