Former Crystal Palace and Millwall manager lands League Two job

Former Crystal Palace and Millwall boss Ian Holloway has been named Swindon Town manager until the end of the season.

It is the 61-year-old’s first job since he was fired from his role as Grimsby Town boss in late December 2020.

Holloway replaces former Palace and Millwall winger Mark Kennedy at the County Ground.

The former Bristol Rovers player took charge of Palace in 2012 when Dougie Freedman left to join Bolton.

Holloway guided Palace to the Premier League following a play-off final win over Watford at Wembley.

Ex-QPR and Plymouth manager Holloway also took charge Millwall 62 times.

“I’m delighted to be back working in football after a period out of the game,” Holloway said

“I wanted to get back into it if the right opportunity arose which, with this opportunity, I feel is the perfect fit for me.

“Conversations happened very quickly and both sides were very keen to get the deal done and of course, I was delighted to engage with a club like Swindon Town, a club of whom I know a lot about due to my location and knowledge of the local area.

“I want to be able to bring everyone together to deliver success and positivity on the off the pitch and I’m delighted to be at The Nigel Eady County Ground tomorrow to meet you all for the first time as Swindon Town manager and I look forward to a successful time working together.”