- Roy Hodgson has already begun to leave his mark on role as Crystal Palace boss
- Hodgson appoints Steven Reid as first team coach with Sammy Lee departing
- Former England manager has said he will be less involved on the training pitch
- Lee has been replaced by Ray Lewington as assistant manager at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace have announced the departure of assistant manager Sammy Lee following the appointment of Roy Hodgson as the club’s new boss, with Steven Reid joining as first team coach.
Lee was initially named assistant under Sam Allardyce in January before taking up the same role during Frank de Boer’s brief tenure at Selhurst Park.
The Dutchman was sacked after just 77 days in charge at Palace and replaced by former England boss Hodgson on Tuesday.
Crystal Palace have confirmed the departure of Sammy Lee from his role as assistant manager
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Steven Reid returns to London to take up a coaching role
Lee, who has had two spells working on England’s coaching staff, has been replaced by Ray Lewington.
Orlando Trustfull, brought in by De Boer also as an assistant manager, and Ryland Morgans, who was head of performance, have also left the Premier League strugglers.
A statement on the club’s website read: ‘We would like to thank Orlando, Sammy and Ryland for their efforts during their time in south London, and wish them all the very best for the future.’
News of Lee’s exit comes on the same morning that Reid takes up his new role under Hodgson, with the 36-year-old having worked on the Reading coaching staff for the past two years.
The former Republic of Ireland midfielder called time on his playing days at Burnley following one season in the north-west, and he returns to London having began his career at Millwall.
Ray Lewington (left) returns to work alongside Hodgson having done so at England together
Lee was appointed as assistant manager to Sam Allardyce in January but has now departed