Crystal Palace joke about Theresa May as Prime Minister sees General Election gamble collapse
Premier League club dismiss talk she is in line to become manager amid claims she will 'go to Palace at 12.30'
CRYSTAL PALACE have joked about Prime Minister Theresa May becoming their manager after she saw her General Election gamble blow up in her face.
May has seen her position as the leader of the government thrown into doubt following a dismal night for the Conservative party.
And the Premier League club have been quick to join in the joking about the future of the Tory leader amid claims she would 'go to Palace at 12.30pm'.
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The London club are still searching for a new manager to replace Sam Allardyce after his shock decision to quit last month.
But they responded to a tweet from BBC political expert Laura Kuenssberg about her joining Palace with the response: "Plese note - nothing's official until the club confirms #CPFC."
Palace have spent the last few weeks on the search for a new boss following the decision of Allardyce to retire just weeks after saving the club from relegation.
They had initially been linked with a move to bring in former Hull boss Marco Silva, although it is understood they failed to follow through on their initial interest leaving him to join Watford.
This week it was claimed Burnley boss Sean Dyche is the man chairman Steve Parrish wants to take charge at Selhurst Park as bookmakers reported his was odds on favourite.
But today it has emerged Dutch legend Frank de Boer is also in talks with Parrish as the club take their time to ensure they get the right man for the job.
Palace know they had a lucky escape last season in avoiding relegation from the top flight, but also believe the squad is there for a manager to lead them to a top ten finish.