Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway has hit out at the reaction of one of Michael Appleton's backroom staff during the 2-2 draw against his former club.

Blackpool turned around a 1-0 deficit to lead 2-1 in the second half, and it was the reaction from a member of the Blackpool bench after Nouha Dicko's late equaliser that incensed Holloway.

"They were delighted at the end but I didn't like the reaction of one of the men on their bench," Holloway said.

"One of the new fellas looked straight at me when they equalised. It's a war out there and I carried my shield very proud.

"He didn't stare me out - no-one can stare me out. I know Michael wouldn't have done something like that, he's got more about him than that. But I didn't look round at them when we scored, did I?"

Palace are now three points behind Championship leaders Cardiff City in second place.

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Matt Domm