article_snippet: It seems incredible that this man, with more than 1,000 games in the dug-out and who has twice been named League Managers’ Association manager of the year (2006 and 2007), is out of work.
article_snippet: After a playing career on the wing with Manchester United he spent nearly 30 years in the dug-out.
article_snippet: He did it at Palace, taking over at the age of 28 and leading them into the top flight when He put together the team that included Ian Wright, Mark Bright, Geoff Thomas, Andy Gray and John Salako.
article_snippet: only FA Cup final, won promotion with Reading to the Barclays Premier League and finished eighth in two promotions with Palace first season in the top flight.
article_snippet: There has been the occasional blip, such as the aborted spells at Manchester City and Bristol City, but after three decades in management, it is no more than a footnote to his career.
article_snippet: The 59-year-old won consecutive LMA Manager of the Year awards in 2006 and 2007 .
highlights_snippet: Former Reading manager was twice named LMA manager of the year .
  