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Kevin Phillips rejoins old boss Ian Holloway on season-long loan at Crystal Palace

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The veteran striker leaves Blackpool.

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By Matt Simpson

Blackpool’s veteran striker Kevin Phillips has linked up with former Tangerines boss Ian Holloway by joining Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season.

Phillips – who has played for Sunderland, Birmingham City, Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion – played under Holloway at Blackpool before the manager left for Selhurst Park in November.

The 39-year-old Englishman has scored 18 goals in 29 appearances for the north west club and believes he can still do a job for his former boss.

“I spoke to my agent and then I had a conversation with Ian Holloway and then in the last 24 hours it’s picked up again and he’s someone I know well,” he told Sky Sports.

“We obviously got on really well at Blackpool. He brought me in at a time when not too many people were looking for someone for my age.

“I repaid him with 17 goals and helping them to the play-offs so it was a gamble that paid off. I think I can still do a job, he knows that and that’s one of the reasons he’s brought me to the football club.”

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