CRYSTAL Palace have today named former Pompey boss Paul Hart as their new manager to replace Neil Warnock.

Hart, 56, takes over at Selhurst Park until the end of the season after Warnock quit to join QPR last night.

Former Palace stars Dougie Freedman and John Pemberton will form his new coaching staff.

Hart was manager at Fratton Park after Tony Adams was sacked, and managed to steer them clear of relegation last year.

He continued under difficult circumstances this year before being given the push.

He then joined QPR but was quickly back on the managerial merry-go-round before today replacing Neil Warnock at Selhurst Park.