Patrick Vieira has been sacked by Crystal Palace after 20 months in charge.
The Arsenal legend leaves Selhurst Park with the Eagles 12th in the Premier League table - just three points above the relegation zone. Palace have now confirmed that former Eagles defender Paddy McCarthy will take charge Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal at the Emirates; and he'll be joined by U21s assistant coach Darren Powell and goalkeeping coach Dean Kiely.
Former Palace boss Roy Hodgson is a frontrunner for the job until the end of the season, although it is understood Selhurst Park supremo Steve Parish is keen to give McCarthy a chance at proving he is capable of flourishing in the top job. Vieira's sacking was announced on Friday, March 17 - which, ironically, is St Patrick's Day.