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Frank de Boer's start at Crystal Palace 'not been great', says Steve Parish

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Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says the club's start under new boss Frank de Boer has 'not been great'

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admits the start made by new manager Frank de Boer has "not been great".

The Eagles have lost all three of their opening Premier League games without scoring under the Dutchman and, as a result, sit 19th in the table after conceding six goals.

Palace recruited De Boer in the summer following Sam Allardyce's decision to step down at the end of last season, and Parish admits the new boss' start to life at Selhurst Park has not been ideal.

Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer gives instructions to Jason Lokilo during a pre-season game at Maidstone
Image: Palace have lost their opening three Premier League games under de Boer

"It's not been great," Parish told Sky Sports News.

"It's a results-based business, so if you don't get wins - Frank knows that."

De Boer signed a three-year deal in June and has since tried to implement a style of play focused more on possession at the south London outfit, bringing in a 3-4-3 formation.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 09:  Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is seen prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Norw
Image: Parish says Palace will be 'working hard' as they look to recover from a poor start

However, the side's early results suggest the former Inter Milan manager's change has yet to click into place.

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"We've got to look at how we've been performing, how we've been playing and what we can do to improve it," Parish added.

"We'll be working hard and having serious conversations and making sure we turn it around."

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