Palace refuse Freedman approach

Crystal Palace have refused Bolton permission to speak to manager Dougie Freedman.

Wanderers made an official approach for the Palace boss as they seek to replace Owen Coyle in the hotseat at the Reebok Stadium.

But in an official statement, the Eagles have confirmed they have not granted their fellow npower Championship club permission to speak to the 38-year-old.

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