Hull City boss Steve Bruce is a contender for the Crystal Palace job.

The Daily Mail says Bruce is in the frame for the post, now vacant after Neil Warnock's sacking.

Bruce's position has come under scrutiny in recent weeks after a poor run of results has left Hull in danger of relegation.

Palace are keen to explore the possibility of a move for Bruce, who was a target in the summer following Tony Pulis' shock departure.

The Palace hierarchy, who are keen to appoint a British manager with a proven Premier League track-record, have huge admiration for the job Bruce has done at Hull and want to find out if luring the former Manchester United is a viable option.

There are fears, though, that Bruce's appointment could spark a backlash from supporters.

Bruce left Selhurst Park in controversial circumstances during the 2001-02 season, when he left to take charge of Birmingham City.

And a section of Palace fans have never forgiven the 53-year-old, targeting Bruce with abuse, particularly when he comes back to Selhurst Park.