Crystal Palace poised to appoint former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis for vacant role at Selhurst Park Steve Parish, the co-chairman, has also interviewed Iain Dowie but the Palace board are concerned about the possible hostile reaction from supporters to the appointment of a manager who walked out on them for bitter rivals Charlton. Pulis, however, has always figured highly in Palace's thinking and they have held further talks with the 55-year-old today in a bid to have him in charge for Saturday's game against Hull City. He has admitted he is keen to make his return to the front line. "It just has to be the right job and it's got to be a challenge," he said. I've enjoyed the break, and probably needed it after 12 consecutive years managing. I'm getting itchy feet now and want to get back into it. It's a profession that is either in your blood or not.