CPFC v Newcastle United

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United Friday 27th November 2020 // 8pm

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Directors Steve Parish, Chairman David Blitzer Joshua Harris Chief Executive Phil Alexander

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I was happy with the team performance and the physical effort that the players were able to conjure up

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elcome to Steve Bruce, his staff

scored his first of the campaign. However, most

and players from Newcastle United

of all I was happy with the team performance

and hello to each of you reading

and the physical effort that the players were

this. I hope you are well.

Recent weeks have highlighted the increased challenge that we and all football

able to conjure up in order to match that of our visitors on the day.

I wrote these notes before we played

clubs face this season. Not only do we play two

Burnley on Monday night, so can obviously

Premier League matches at opposite ends of

not make any comments regarding that

the country within five days but we have also

game. So, attention turns to today’s match

had nine senior players absent from training

with Newcastle, near the end of what some

due to their international commitments.

supporters might consider an ‘easier’ period

I am glad that so many from our squad

for us. I urge each of you reading this to not

are involved at this level of football, however

regard any match lightly, however. Perhaps the

such involvement currently feels ill-advised

cliché “there are no easy games in the Premier

considering the current climate, especially for

League” is one of the most used ones today.

those players on intercontinental journeys.

Both Newcastle and West Bromwich

That we ended the international break with

Albion have displayed their ability in this

fewer players than we started it with as the

competitive league multiple times this season

season enters its busiest period is frustrating

and both will no doubt provide considerable

for me and all involved with the club.

challenges. We are fully aware of this and alert

On a more positive note, our 4-1 victory over Leeds United ensured that the players were in high spirits and sufficiently motivated

to the difficulties we will continue to encounter as the season progresses.

We have enjoyed a positive start in testing

before the break. That performance highlighted

times, certainly. But is still early; we must

our quality across the pitch, with both our

sustain our resolve for the coming six months

attacking and defensive display worthy of the

if we are to have achieved anything at the end

three points.

of the season.

Ebere in particular enjoyed an admirable game and I was pleased for Jordan when he

Enjoy the game.

The manager

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we of course possess what I believe to be some of the best attacking players in the league

I

’m writing to you from my homeland of

Leeds United, you want nothing more than to

Serbia, as I follow the government laws

play the next game right away.

of self-isolation after I tested positive for

COVID-19.

I am asymptomatic, so I am feeling well.

We have all seen Ebere do what he did against Leeds time and time again on the training pitch. A performance and goal like

It is strange times we all continue to live and

that was something the team and I knew

work through, and I understand each and

was coming. But still, it is crazy to think Ebs

everyone’s important role in taking this virus

achieved that in just his seventh Premier

and safety measures seriously.

League appearance.

But I cannot deny my frustrations from

I hope that tonight’s game against

a footballing point of view when I found out I

Newcastle is the last game I am required to

had tested positive. It has been a stop-start

sit out, and that I can be back amongst the

season for me so far, which began with a

matchday action for our trip to West Brom

period of self-isolation after I returned from

next weekend.

Serbia in August.

Of course, my sending off against

Like us, Newcastle will be pleased with the start they have made this season, securing

Wolves meant I would miss the game

some excellent results. In players like Miguel

against Burnley on Monday regardless, and

Almirón and Allan Saint-Maximin they have

Newcastle tonight. But my role as captain

creative talents that we know we must focus

is not only required for the 90 minutes on

on. However, we of course possess what

a pitch.

I believe to be some of the best attacking

It is disappointing for me to be away from

players in the league. We can be confident in

the squad in training during the build-up to

our approach tonight and confident in knowing

these games. However, I have remained active

we can secure the three points.

in team meetings via video call and have

I continue to hope we are getting closer to

been speaking regularly to my teammates.

your return. But until that excellent day when

The international break came at the

you are back inside Selhurst Park, please, like

wrong time for us, because after such an impressive all-round performance against

me, from wherever you are watching…

Make some noise!

The captain

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hank you for buying this matchday programme for tonight’s clash with Newcastle United.

I am writing this on the way home from

Burnley after an immensely frustrating result for us all, especially off the back of such an impressive victory over Leeds United. It was a rare defensive error that gifted them a goal, and we know that Sean Dyche’s side traditionally are defensively stubborn and

we have committed to reopening the Palace Kitchen, which will see club chefs create up to 5,000 meals

hard to break down, especially with such an excellent goalkeeper, which they proved to be once again. Of course, it was bitterly

best setups in the country. As I said in the

disappointing to be without Wilf, and I’m

update, the Academy is all about players’

sure that he and every Crystal Palace fan is

development as footballers and young men,

hopeful of a swift return.

but it really is nice to win!

One major positive to come out of the

The Under-23s have found their feet

day was the government’s commitment to

after a tough start, and now sit fourth after

permitting fans to return to stadiums once

a thrilling 3-4 win at Sunderland. Tomorrow,

the national lockdown ends, albeit on a very

it’s a top of the table clash at Aston Villa for

limited scale. This is on the proviso that our

our Under-18s, who have been remarkable

surrounding area remains in Tier One or Two,

this campaign. Long may it continue as I am

and therefore we very much hope this means

watching their progress with great interest.

our next home match against Spurs will be played in front of several thousand of you.

Further to that update, we have committed to reopening the Palace Kitchen,

We are doing everything we can

which will see club chefs create up to

alongside our colleagues at the Premier

5,000 meals to provide support to those

League, to ensure that the government is

who are in need in the run up to Christmas.

suitably reassured that clubs can operate

Everything is produced at cost by our

matchdays safely with supporter numbers at

in-house team. Supporters who have

more substantial levels.

asked if they can help us expand this to

You may have seen last week that I

more meals can donate at justgiving.com/

shared an update with supporters on Palace

palacekitchen. The money will go as far

TV on a number of matters, including the

as we can make it, contributing towards

Academy and Main Stand. It is something I

ingredients and delivery.

intend to do more regularly, and I hope you find them informative.

Every time I visit the Academy, I’m

I hope you enjoy the match tonight, and I sincerely hope we will see thousands of you very, very soon indeed.

blown away by it – it is no exaggeration to say that facility-wise it’ll be one of, if not the,

Up the Palace.

The chairman

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ith the Club Historian now able to mark a one in the ‘goals’ and

‘assists’ columns, Eberechi Eze can firmly say he has arrived back in south London after a man-ofthe-match performance against Leeds United.

The five-star 90 minutes against Marcelo Bielsa’s side saw many, including Palace TV’s Chris Grierson, rue taking Eze out of their Fantasy Football lineups - “Got what you deserved!” Eze joked post-match.

But it is clear, as the No.25 talks us through his reaction to Wilfried Zaha’s advice, the support from his friends and his unwavering self-belief, Eze fully ‘got what he deserved’ now he is able to call himself a Premier League goalscorer.

First player you idolised as a child?

“Ronaldinho,” Eze replies without a moment’s hesitation. “Such a skilful player and talented guy, who always looked like he enjoyed playing football so much.

“The way he played was the first style of football I looked at and thought: ‘That’s what I want to try and achieve eventually.’”

Playing with the smile on his face that he did, plus opening his Palace account in such eyecatching fashion, it’s fair to say Eze is on that path.

But where does he stand on Ronaldinho’s famous edge-of-the-

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box goal against Chelsea in the Champions League?

“Pure genius,” this time Eze barely lets us finish the question before defending his idol. “I don’t think I have seen a goal like that since, which means it must be something special.

“Moments like that are the reason why I look at him and aspire to get to that level.”

We don’t fancy dredging up the England ghosts of World Cups past, so left the David Seaman lob to be debated for another time.

First kit you remember having growing up?

“Manchester United shirt from the Ruud van Nistelrooy times, when they were sponsored by Vodafone.”

But weren’t you an Arsenal fan growing up, Ebs? “I don’t know why I didn’t end up supporting them as a kid. No idea where that shirt even came from.”

We then ask Eze whether he had anyone’s name and number on the back of his shirt. The answer tells you a lot about his character.

“You know what? I never had anyone’s name on the back of my shirts. Just wasn’t my thing. That was until I got ‘Bola’ on the back of an Arsenal shirt after my friend from school, Marc Bola, turned pro there.”

It is hard not to smile at that support of a friend, especially considering competition during school would’ve no doubt been

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the best and push each other,”

First manager to give you a telling off?

Eze knocks back the suggestion

“Mark Pembridge at Fulham when I was in the

the competition was a negative.

Under-15s, and I was terrified of this guy.” We

“We probably all developed so

consider jumping in to ask if Eze knows how much

early because of that competition,

of a gem his former coach was on Championship

because of that drive that we all

Manager 01/02, but, realising he would’ve barely

had. It played a big part in me

been three, let him continue.

fierce: “We all just wanted to be

becoming who I am today.”

First friend in football?

“I don’t know what it is about him but he had that fear factor - although that meant the respect we all had for him was high.

“I remember one time I was late to training.

“Tammy Abraham and Ovie Ejaria,

I used to go to the Fulham School, so I’d train in

who plays for Reading now. We

the morning and go to school after and back to

played in the same Sunday League

training. You had to get this certain train otherwise

team growing up. They were crazy

you weren’t going to make it on time.

talented,” Eze nonchalantly replies

“I missed that train, so I was sprinting there

like all of us can say we grew up

trying to make it on time. But Mark was the type of

playing with England first-team

manager who would be hiding and waiting to see

and Under-21 internationals.

who was arriving late.

First time you considered that football might not be a full-time career option?

I thought I had made it. I quickly got inside with the

“After I got released by

Completly shattered.”

“I didn’t know but he saw me come in late and boys, got changed and thought nothing else of it.

“I came out onto the pitch and he called me over. He had set up lines and lines of running drills for me to complete. I was finished that day.

Millwall…” Eze stops himself, pauses as he thinks back to that summer of 2016, then readdresses

First manager to make you believe in yourself?

his answer.

“Paul Hall, Andrew Impey and Chris Ramsey

gut-wrenching moment in the

“I didn’t doubt myself but I had

at QPR, they all came to me pretty much at the

to accept that this was the current

same time and they were the guys who gave me

harsh reality that I found myself in.

that self-belief to believe in what I was doing as

However, if I’m honest, I always

a senior pro.

had faith in my ability and God

“As a youngster, though, when I was at Fulham

that I would get a contract from

as a 13-year-old, Dan Thomas and Kevin Betsy -

somewheren eventually.”

those two made me feel confident in myself.”

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I had to accept that this was the current harsh reality I found myself in. However, if I’m honest, I always had faith in my ability and God that I would get a contract from somewhere eventually

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It’s mad we are all playing at such a high level, and to see them doing it as well as myself, for me, it is a proud moment First defender to truly get the better of you?

First fixture you looked for when the fixture list came out?

“The first defender I noticed who

playing there: Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock.

“Arsenal, home and away, because I have friends

had me in their pocket was James

“It’s mad we are all playing at such a high level,

Brown. He was a scholar with me

and to see them doing it as well as myself, for me, it

at Millwall, and he went on loan to

is a proud moment.

Carlisle United when I was on loan at Wycombe Wanderers.

“I remember facing him and thinking: ‘I can’t do anything here.’

He had me the whole game.”

First Palace player to give you advice after you arrived?

“What I’ve noticed is we are all really supportive of each other. Whenever anyone is doing well or someone is going through something, we are all there.”

First time you realised a match in the Premier League was different to one in the Championship?

“The first 10 seconds into me coming on against

“Wilf. He was talking about his

Southampton,” Eze laughs. “I touched the ball for a

experiences and explained to me

second and then James Ward-Prowse nicked it off me

that I needed to be completely free

immediately. I remember thinking: ‘This is mad. I’m sure

in my mind. Go and do what you

I had a lot more time in the Championship.’”

want to do and don’t worry or care what anyone else thinks. “‘You are in the position you

First change you’d make to your FIFA 21 player?

are because of what you have and

“The overall rating has to go up. I’m 75, which

because what you have done and

is cool, but I was rated that last year, too, so it

can do.’

doesn’t make sense. I’m going to give myself a

“‘Believe in yourself, take your game to everyone and don’t be

modest 79.”

FIFA 06 saw Eze’s favourite player growing up,

shy – make sure no game goes by

Ronaldinho, boast his best-ever rating: 96. That

where you don’t express yourself.’

was eight years into his senior career.

“That was a real good bit of advice he gave.”

FIFA 24 can’t come soon enough for our freekick-scoring rising star.

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International duty If I were to have any regrets from my career, it would be that I didn’t manage to get a senior England cap.

At one stage, when I was at Newcastle United, I really thought it was coming; I was very close. But when I think about the players ahead of me: Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, and of course the main one, David Beckham – not many, if any, forced Becks out of the team – then it’s nothing to be ashamed of.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time as part of the youth teams, though. I remember playing France Under-21s across two legs, with the winner qualifying for the European Championships. The first leg was at White Hart Lane, which as a Spurs fan growing up (my dad was West Ham!), was special. I scored that night and the game ended 1-1.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time as part of the youth teams For the second leg four days later, France brought on Franck Ribéry in the second-half with the game at 0-0. At this point, no one really knew about Ribéry but we certainly did after he scored two quick goals and knocked us out!

It reminds me, too, of when I faced Spain at Under-16s level. The player’s name escapes me, but there was one who stood out ahead of the game, with his flash boots and the way he was warming up; a proper technical player that we’ve become accustomed to seeing emerge from Barcelona’s La Masia. He was earmarked as the one to stop.

Come full-time, we lost 4-1, that player we’d been admiring did nothing and a certain Fernando Torres scored all four.

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Free-kick duty

Hill came up to me and said: ‘Just shoot.’ It wasn’t

Eberechi Eze’s moment at Leeds United

in my head to do so at that time, as I felt it was too

was always coming. He has been

far, but Clint said: ‘Look, I’m shattered; I can’t be

exciting whenever I have seen him on

bothered to get into the box. Just have a shot.’

the pitch – a real refreshing talent who attempts things.

I saw his post-match interview when he revealed that Andros told the rest of the lads to let Ebs take it, and it reminded me of a breakthrough moment of mine at Ipswich.

Look, I’m shattered; I can’t be bothered to get into the box. Just have a shot.

Mark Venus had a brilliant left foot, and regularly scored free-kicks, plus Martijn Reuser was excellent on set-pieces, too. However, in a game against Reading, I won a free-kick and

Alan Shearer picking up the cheque

I remember Matty Holland coming over

Palace face one of my old clubs today, but they

and telling the lads to let me have it.

very nearly weren’t as I didn’t initially want to sign

I ended up putting it in the top

after discussions. The club realised this during

corner, and that was the change that

our meeting, so they told me to go out for some

saw me become the main set-piece

lunch with my agent and parents and have a think

taker for Ipswich. I wonder if that will be

about things.

the same for Eze now.

It is often assumed that I’d choose

We ended up in an Italian restaurant in the centre of the city, and Alan Shearer walked in and

my free-kick for Palace in the FA Cup

came over to say hello. The fact he knew who

against Aston Villa as my best. And at

I was was phenomenal for me as a youngster. I

senior level it would be. However, there

couldn’t believe a player with that career knew

was one I scored at 16 for Ipswich’s

who Darren Ambrose was.

reserves against Tottenham.

It was further out than the Villa one,

He asked if I was going to sign, and of course I gave it the big: ‘Absolutely. Of course. Yep, can’t

and rather than smashing this one, I

wait to get started,’ even though two minutes

bent it. I still don’t know how I pulled it

earlier I’m telling my agent and parents that we

off. I still speak to the physio who was at

are heading back.

that game, and every time I see him he

Shearer goes off to have his meal and the

tells me he still tries to see if there’s any

time comes for us to settle our bill. The waiter

footage in the archive. But for the time

comes over but then, from across the restaurant,

being you’ll have to take my word.

there’s a whistle and Shearer puts his hand up.

On that Villa goal, though, I had already taken two free-kicks in that game and they were terrible. But Clint

The waiter turns back to us and said: ‘Okay, that has been dealt with.’

I had to sign then.

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Quizzes, Games & MORE!

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Joseph Hill age: 11

James Denney age: 12

Luke Jones age: 9

Frankie Legge age: 12

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Schools In Focus This term, Palace for Life Foundation has taken its Moving Maths programme to Forest Academy in Croydon.

Moving Maths is an intervention group for Year Two children who need additional support with their basic maths skills. We use the power of P.E to engage the children through activities incorporated with numeracy - our aim is to help children understand maths in a fun and interactive way.

Year Two teacher, Justyna Cross, said: “Year Two children have been immersed in a variety of engaging activities throughout the Autumn term.

They have showed great resilience, motivations and absorption in Moving Maths games.

“As a result, they are able now to use their addition and subtraction skills to add and subtract numbers mentally quickly and efficiently.”

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The passing of a greatly loved

John Callahan (Johnboy),

supporter of Crystal Palace,

sadly passed away on the 28th

Pedrotti. Main Stand Season

Keith Gasson, aged 75. His

October, 2020. A true Palace fan

Ticket Holder and supporter for

love for his deceased wife

right up to the end. John will be

50 years. Lots of Love Mandy,

Carol and team remains.

missed by family and friends x

Thomas Emily and Daniel x

Happy 54th Birthday today, Tony

Happy 33rd Birthday to our

Happy 60th Birthday, Dad.

Happy 50th Birthday, Gary

wonderful daddy and fiancé,

Sorry we can’t be celebrating

Lidbetter. Hope you have an

Ryan Day. All our love, Mollie,

it at Selhurst together. See you

amazing day! Lots of love Kim

Elizabeth and Amy x

soon and lots of love - Benj x

and your little man Hugo xxx

Happy 10th Birthday, Anthony

Fergal Lynch and Alan Rooney,

Happy Anniversary to Andy

Brooks! Have a great day

Skerries, Dublin watching the

and Mildred. Palace Season

and hope both Palace and

season from overseas. Hoping we

Ticket holders for 15 years, who

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can get to Selhurst Park before

reorganised their honeymoon

Love from Mum and Dad x

the season ends. Palas Abu!!

to make sure they didn’t miss the mighty Eagles!

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Best mates on and off the

Time has flown by! Happy

All the boys! Looking

pitch. Happy 30th, Bean!

Birthday, darling xx

forward to celebrating properly post-lockdown.

Happy 30th Birthday, Paul!

Hope you have a fab day. Love Dad, Clare & Family xx

You grow up, you work half a century, you get a golden handshake, you rest a couple of years and you’re dead. And the only thing that makes that crazy ride worthwhile is ‘Did I enjoy it?

In loving memory of one of our own, George Henry Nash 18/10/1941-09/10/2020. Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all. Dementia is the cruellest of diseases but you somehow always had a smile when shouting “EAGLES!” in the most inappropriate of places. Our ray of sunshine in the darkest of days. Sorely missed by all, but forever here in spirit.

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newcastl match preview Crystal Palace have won two of their last three Premier League meetings with Newcastle United (losing last season’s trip

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to St James’ Park, 1-0). Those two victories, though, are as many as the Eagles had in their first 15 games against the Magpies in the Premier League (winning two and drawing five).

Despite Palace’s relative struggles against Newcastle during the Premier League era, Selhurst Park hasn’t been a particularly happy hunting ground for the Magpies in recent season. After winning their first four Premier League away games

We go up and down too quick. That’s one thing we have to resolve. We go along nicely then all of a sudden we don’t play well enough in the game. It nags me.

against Crystal Palace, Newcastle are winless in their last five top-flight visits to SE25.

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In Wilfried Zaha and Callum Wilson, both sides possess two excellent matchwinners.

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season, Palace’s Academy product and Newcastle’s summer signing will no doubt have a hand. However, goals in this fixture are normally at a premium.

There have been just seven goals scored in the last seven Premier League meetings between Crystal Palace (three goals) and Newcastle (four), with neither side netting more than once in a match since the Eagles’ 5-1 win in November 2015.

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9th August, 2014

Debut

25th August, 2015 v Northampton Town (EFL Cup)

PREVIOUS CLUB: Nottingham Forest

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The ‘keeper arrived alongside Jamaal Lascelles in 2014, with the pair both loaned back to the club they signed from: Nottingham Forest.

With a long-term injury to the Magpies’ usual No.1, Martin Dúbravka, Darlow is staking his

Fabian Schär

Jamaal Lascelles

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Federico Fernández

Javier Manquillo

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Matthew Longstaff

Jonjo Shelvey

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Matt Ritchie

Isaac Hayden

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With a bid from Liverpool rejected by Norwich City in the

Age

22

Height

1.78m

up at St James’ Park, and has

Joined

8th September, 2020

under Steve Bruce so far.

Debut

12th September, 2020 v West Ham

summer, Jamal Lewis ended played in every league game Furthermore, ever since making his Northern Ireland bow in March, 2018, the left-back has been an ever-present at international level, too.

PREVIOUS CLUB: Norwich City

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Jeff Hendrick

Ryan Fraser

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Sean Longstaff

Miguel Almirón

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Christian Atsu

Arriving on deadline day of

Age

26

Height

1.75m

window, Miguel Almirón’s

Joined

31st January, 2019

Newcastle United remains

Debut

11th February, 2019 v Wolverhampton Wanderers

the 2019 January transfer move from Atlanta United to the highest-ever transfer fee a Major League Soccer club has received.

PREVIOUS CLUBS: Cerro Porteño, Lanús & Atlanta United

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Age

28

Height

1.80m

Joined

7th September, 2020

Debut

12th September, 2020 v West Ham

PREVIOUS CLUBS: Coventry City & AFC Bournemouth

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Callum Wilson POSITION: FORWARD NATIONALITY: ENGLAND

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After AFC Bournemouth’s relegation it was fully expected that Callum Wilson would return to the top-flight, with Newcastle United eventually meeting the Cherries’ asking price.

Andy Carroll

Joelinton

With proven top-flight

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Allan Saint-Maximin

Dwight Gayle

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Crystal Palace’s Vicente Guaita has been forced to make just 22 saves so far this season (12th most in the topflight). However, Newcastle United’s Karl Darlow’s 41 is a table-topping number.

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Callum Wilson’s six Premier League goals this season have come from 16 shots. Of those above him in the goalscoring charts, only Jamie Vardy and Son Heung-Min have a better conversion rate.

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what’s the storey @danielstorey85

One option to cope with Wilson’s potential absence would be a 3-4-3 formation, something Bruce has not tried yet. That would keep the back three and wing-backs that he clearly likes, pair Isaac Hayden with Sean Longstaff or Jeff

Columnist, Daniel Storey, can be

Hendrick in a workmanlike

heard on The Totally Football Show

central midfield and pick

and seen in the Irish Examiner, the

Joelinton, Saint-Maximin and

i Paper and many more.

Miguel Almirón as a fluid, interchangeable front three.

Either way, Palace must

They are happy to sacrifice possession, particularly away from home.

They look to soak up pressure and then hit teams on the counter attack and maximise set-piece opportunities

Another formation switch from Bruce?

be prepared to deal with an

You cannot accuse Steve

that doesn’t change with the

Bruce of inflexibility, at least

formation switches is the

both sides attempt to play

when it comes to Newcastle

Magpies’ directness. Only

their own game, allowing

United’s shape. In searching for

Burnley have attempted more

their opponents the ball and

a solution to the chronic lack

long balls this season.

playing reactively rather

aerial assault. The one thing

than proactively, it suggests

of chance creation, Bruce has used five different formations

a low-scoring encounter

of them a single lone striker

Be prepared to dominate possession

and two of them wing-backs.

There is no great secret to the

With Eberechi Eze starring

this season. Three of them have utilised a back four, three

with shots at a premium.

But Roy Hodgson should view this as an opportunity.

way Newcastle United play

against Leeds United in a

5-3-2 with Allan Saint-Maximin

under Steve Bruce. They are

recent home game, he could

in an advanced role alongside

happy to sacrifice possession,

pick a midfield with Eze and

Callum Wilson for Newcastle’s

particularly away from home.

Andros Townsend wide and

last three games. But he may

They look to soak up pressure

a centre-forward pair with

well shift things again, partly

and then hit teams on the

Wilfried Zaha dropping deep to

because they were outplayed

counter attack and maximise

pick up possession. If Palace

by Southampton before the

set-piece opportunities.

look to seize the possessional

Bruce had settled upon a

international break and partly

That presents an

advantage, they can cause

because Wilson’s fitness

interesting challenge to

Newcastle problems. The

is in doubt having been

Palace, who rank lowest in the

defensive midfield pivot

substituted with a hamstring

Premier League for average

should guard against being

injury in that game.

home possession (35.5%). If

caught on the counter.

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Concentration will be key Defending against Newcastle can be an exercise in concentration. They rank bottom of the Premier League for shots, shots on target and touches in the opposition penalty area,

equalled the total of their top league goalscorer from last season

raising outcry from supporters over their cautious approach.

Yet Newcastle have scored more goals than six other Premier League teams. They Manchester City and scored the

Maximise your advantage

same number.

If we can credit Newcastle for making the most of their forays

How to explain that? Firstly,

into the opposition penalty area, there is no doubt that they

in Wilson Newcastle finally have

have enjoyed a dose of good fortune. They drew 1-1 against

a goalscoring No. 9 who relishes

Tottenham Hotspur thanks to a last-minute penalty having

making penalty-box runs - he

allowed their opponents 23 shots and having only six of their

has already equalled the total of

own. They drew 1-1 with Wolverhampton Wanderers in similar

their top league goalscorer from

circumstances and were outshot 16 to five. In victories over

last season. But it also suggests

Burnley, West Ham United and Everton they scored seven

that Newcastle’s softly-softly

times from 10 shots on target. That is not sustainable.

approach to attacking actually

Only two teams in the league average more shots faced

causes defences problems.

per goal conceded, evidence of Karl Darlow’s excellent form

They grow so accustomed to

this season. Only two teams have scored more goals in the

having little to do that when

final 10 minutes, evidence of a team geared to fight until the

Newcastle are able to launch

last. The key is to maximise the opportunities that will surely

dangerous attacks it causes

come Palace’s way. If they gain a one-goal advantage, beware

some disarray.

of sitting back on their laurels and inviting pressure in the final

Hodgson must advise his

throes. Score a second goal, and that should be game over.

defenders accordingly. Just

Newcastle have lost their last seven matches in which they

because you aren’t directly

have conceded twice.

involved in play does not mean

Handily, that should play to Palace’s strengths. While

you can switch off to the

Hodgson will want Palace to improve their chance creation

potential danger, particularly

(joint-16th in the division), his side have been efficient in front

with Saint-Maximin and

of goal. Only Chelsea and Leicester City have a better shot

Almirón likely to pick the ball

conversion rate. Only the same two clubs and Spurs can boast

up deep and run directly at you.

a better shot accuracy.

daniel storey

Statistics scorrect as of 20/11/20

have had 39 fewer shots than

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Questions linking Palace and today’s opponents that will test even the biggest Eagles fan. Time to earn your ‘Palace Encyclopaedia’ nickname.

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06 Which former defender’s career started:

Yohan Cabaye made it a goalscoring debut in

Newcastle United – Queens Park Rangers –

the famous red and blue. Can you remember

Crystal Palace (loan) – Birmingham City (loan)

who it was against?

– Crystal Palace

07 How many England caps do Wayne

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Routledge and Dwight Gayle have between

Andy Thorn went from Newcastle United to

them?

Crystal Palace but which London club did the Eagles sell Thorn to?

08 When Palace welcomed Newcastle to Selhurst Park last season, there were 17

03 How many Palace Player of the Year awards

nationalities across the two lineups. Can you

did Kenny Sansom win?

name the one Algerian who started?

09 The last time the Magpies won in the

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Premier League at Selhurst Park was in

Which former Eagle and Magpie had three

2013. Which former Eagle scored against

stints with Ipswich Town?

Palace that day?

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Higher or lower: Alan Pardew managed Which current Eagles player was signed

Palace for 87 games but did he manage

from today’s opposition?

Newcastle United for more or less matches?

answers Bentaleb 9 Yohan Cabaye 10 97 more (184) 1 Peter Ramage 2 Wimbledon 3 2 4 Darren Ambrose 5 Andros Townsend 6 Norwich City 7 0 8 Nabil opposition quiz

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Ricky Gervais “Not even just for The Office. An absolute genius and I love his outlook on life.”

Joe Rogan “Huge Joe Rogan fan; I love his podcast – The Joe Rogan Experience - and I reckon that Ricky and him would bounce off each other well.”

and no judgements on who they choose – after all, Come Dine With Me is always better viewing when

Tony Soprano

personalities and ideologies clash.

“I’m currently on my third time through of

This week, Stephen Henderson is hoping to create a dinner party atmosphere where he’s a friend

the Sopranos. Never tire of it. Tony as a geezer is just incredible.”

first, boss second and probably an

endo

entertainer third.

I’m currently on my third time through of the Sopranos.

Never tire of it.

Tony as a geezer is just incredible

Leonardo DiCaprio “Got to have my favourite actor at the table.”

Conor McGregor “Throw him in there for a bit of a craic.

That’s not a bad dinner now, is it?!”

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Over the road at Copers Cope

Jadan Raymond Copers Cope Road is home to Palace’s first-team Training Ground and, just a few steps down on the other side of the road, you’ll find the Eagles’ Category 1 Academy complex.

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ike most talented young footballers, Jadan Raymond’s obsession with the sport began

the first moment it could. Also like most talented young footballers, it began in the footsteps of his father.

But unlike most talented young footballers, Raymond’s father had experienced the life stretching before his son in prior years.

Both Raymond Sr and Jr have played in the Crystal Palace Academy, with the latter recently achieving one of the most significant steps in his career: signing a professional contract.

because he used to play for Palace up to about my age [17],” Jadan explains.

“He was a striker. He was nippy; he used to be the fastest in the team, scoring all the goals. So I wanted to be like him when I was younger, to be a striker. But there was a time when my more creative side came out and that [an attacking midfielder] is what I want to be now.

“He’s always trying to find a way to help me to the next level. I have to keep on pushing and it’s never enough - keep on doing what I’m doing!”

The Raymond family talent was clearly evident from a young age, as Jadan trialled for clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea as a child. But when Palace - then a struggling Championship side recovering from near-collapse came calling, Norwood-born Raymond knew what he wanted. And it wasn’t the glamour of London’s wealthiest teams.

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He continues: “I was scouted preAcademy. I was at Arsenal and that was coming up to Under-9 season, when they have to sign players. So I had to choose, because Arsenal and Palace offered me [a place].

“When I tried for Palace, the coaches and everything were just

When I tried for Palace, the coaches and everything were just so helpful and there was something different about them

so helpful and there was something different about them.

“My dad weighed up the

Croydon F.C’s top goalscorer. Zaha presented

advantages and Arsenal was far to

Raymond with his trophy, providing a first taste

travel and Palace’s coaching was so

of rubbing shoulders with the stars.

great that it made my decision for me.

“I was progressing well up to

Now, he regularly experiences international football with both Wales and England youth

Under-13/14 when I really started

teams, one of a number of Palace’s Academy

pushing and being recognised by

talents to be recognised by their country.

Wales and England. That’s when I

“[My international debut] was a great

started playing international football

feeling,” he says. “I felt the pressure but knew

and I had my first cap for Wales

I could perform. It was a challenge but I played

against France in the Under-15 age

well and it just felt good to be on the pitch with

group. I also played for England the

some of the best players in the country. I’m up

same year and got my debut then.”

there with them.

Raymond cites the increase in

“I always want to be called up for the

pressure as footballers enter their

squad because the experience is so unique

teens for his boosted recognition -

and you get to mix with different players. I don’t

“the scores went from 9-2 to 1-1,” he

want to miss out on that so that’s where I want

neatly summarises.

to be playing.”

And then, with the midfielder

With international recognition, however,

coping well in his first experience

comes domestic attention, and Raymond’s

of proper interviewing - sitting with

name hit the headlines this summer as large

Palace TV after posing for photos and

English clubs sought the teenager’s signature.

then joining the Palace programme -

We ask what made him stay in the face of

he’s cut short by every 17-year-old’s

his first big move. “I’ve been at Palace since

most vocal fan: his mother.

the age of eight,” he says. “I have a loyalty to

“Tell them about Zaha,” she reminds him, briskly passing by. The story unearths another exemplary

the club where they’ve brought me to where I am today.”

From father to newly professional son, it

season in the youngster’s life, when

appears Raymond’s Palace loyalty won’t be

he netted “something crazy” as

waning soon.

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From current or past employees of the club to unsung heroes, people looking to make a difference to those who have found fame: south London is a special place to live, work and experience.

This week, Ciaran Canavan, discusses the emotional closing down of his south London pool club.

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When semi-professional pool player Ciaran

taken to close Canavan’s for

Canavan opened Canavan’s club in Peckham six

good, with Ciaran leaving

months before the London riots, he thought he’d

both his club and home to the

lose his business just as it started.

devastation of his dedicated

It was winter, 2010, when Canavan’s first opened its doors, and Peckham wasn’t the

punters and staff.

“It’s like losing someone

thronging nightlife hub it is today. Ciaran stood on

very, very close to you,” Ciaran

the pavement outside Canavan’s on its opening

says with a wavering voice. “I

night, looking at the empty street and thought:

never really realised it would

‘What have I done? There’s not a sinner here.’

hit me the way it has; it was

Six months later, the riots swept through

totally unexpected. More so

Peckham and left the area, and Canavan’s, even

because I had 14 staff here

emptier than before.

and they weren’t just my staff,

Ciaran acted. He sold his flat, moved above the club and shared flyers for half-price pool with hundreds of students in the local area. One group of amateur DJs then approached him and asked if they could host a party in his club.

Resultantly, Canavan’s survived the riots and initially empty streets to become a thriving pool club with a cult following. But it couldn’t survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ten years on from empty Peckham streets and a business facing collapse, Ciaran shed a tear

My club only opened at 10 o’clock as a nightclub… I knew when that order was made, there was no way I could survive those opening times

as over 200 people surrounded his club, signing Auld Lang Syne and saying goodbye to what had become a local landmark.

“It was a very, very successful club up until

they were my friends. Some of them had been here with

COVID set in,” Ciaran says just days after closing his

me for years. To turn around

doors for the final time. “[My landlords] agreed to

to them and say: ‘Look, I can’t

defer my rent and for me to then pay £25,000 every

help you pay your rent, your

three months after that [to cover the deferral].

mortgage anymore,’ was a

“The day that payment came up was the day

very, very bitter pill to swallow.

after the Government announced all pubs and

“But it’s not just that

clubs had to close by 10 o’clock. My club only

this was employment. Every

opened at 10 o’clock as a nightclub… I knew

member of staff that came in

when that order was made, there was no way I

here cared for Canavan’s. They

could survive those opening times.”

would come in half an hour

And so, as with so many businesses across south London and beyond, the decision was

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the toilets. The things that meant a lot to me, all my staff were doing them. This isn’t a job, it’s a little family.”

Canavan’s’ impact became clearest once it had closed down. Shutting his doors at 10pm after his final night, Ciaran was faced with a sea of former regulars, each turning up to wave farewell after 10 years.

“The last Friday night was heartbreaking here,” Ciaran says. “The amount of people that turned up to wish me well and say goodbye, have their last game of pool.

“There must have been 200 people out on the street, singing goodbye to Canavan’s and Auld Lang Syne. I opened the door to say goodbye to them and I couldn’t, it was absolutely heartbreaking.

“We did what we could [to enforce distancing] but there was no way people were walking away from Canavan’s without their last game of pool or the last photograph in the club… We were the last members’ pool club in south London.”

Ciaran’s story may be distressing, but it’s not unique, as he claims four bars in Peckham alone have closed since COVID-19 first swept through Britain. The Guardian report pub earnings in London dropped 47% from 2019 as the UK’s restrictions tightened. The facts highlight the struggle the leisure industry faces as it fights to stay alive during the pandemic.

And with no one knowing how long the country will brace against the virus, there’s no saying how many businesses will be forced into the ground, and how many will lose their livelihoods, friends and purpose.

“This is a very, very hard and difficult time,” Ciaran ends by saying. “Shout-out to any private landlords that are going through a rough time with tenants, just feeling humanity for the tenants themselves and the people they have working for them.”

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palace for life Nathan Ferguson told children at a local primary school that hard work and preparation are essential to achieving your goals in life.

The full-back shared his inspirational advice over a video call at a Palace for Life Foundation Team Mates session with a small group of children at Bandon Hill Meadow Field Primary School in Carshalton.

“I started playing football when I was about eight, but the decision to play football as a career probably didn’t come until I was 13 or 14. When you make that decision to become a footballer, there are things that you need to change, such as your diet, your dedication or your friends.

“Luck comes through preparation, getting an opportunity is often luck, but it’s the hard work that gets you there,” he explained.

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Communication is so important, it’s good to teach it from a young age so that they learn that it’s ok to talk about your feelings The 20-year-old, who has been out of the game since January with a knee injury, explained to the youngsters how he was going to take positives from his current situation and would also like to help his team mates.

“Short term, I want to get myself out of this injury and back to where I was, or even better, then hopefully I can then implement myself into the team and help to develop other players while I’m also working hard myself.

“This is my first setback, I’ll come back and this will make me stronger through the rest of my career.”

Ferguson’s thoughts chimed well with the

help them become more resilient and improve their social skills.

Speaking afterwards, he added: “Communication is so important, it’s good to teach it from a young age so that they learn it’s ok to talk about your feelings.

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You can support the scheme on our Justgiving page, and your proceeds will help us expand the scheme through the winter.

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game that changed my career 3-1

A footballer’s debut is, understandably, usually the game that means the most to them; hard work rewarded and a dream achieved.

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However, that footballing bow doesn’t necessarily represent the 90 minutes that had the biggest impact on a player’s career.

Throughout this season, we will be talking to past and present Eagles to find out which match has had the biggest bearing on their career.

This week it is former Palace man, Mark Hudson, who reflects on scoring his first Premier League goal past a legendary Crystal

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Palace goalkeeper.

Scoring my first Premier League goal against Everton, who my step-dad is a massive supporter of. He is from Liverpool.

His dad was at the game.

My mum put a bet on me to score at 36/1

Scoring my first Premier League goal

against Everton, who my step-dad is a massive supporter of. He is from Liverpool. His dad was at the game. My mum put a bet on me to score at 36/1 – I think she bet that on all of them.

We lost 3-1 and Thomas Gravesen scored a

worldie free-kick. I remember Joseph Yobo was marking me and from a Palace point of view, I have to acknowledge Nigel Martyn was in goal.

I think the other is leading Cardiff out at

Wembley against Liverpool in the League Cup final; that was a defining moment, too.

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1991/92 The good, the bad and the ugly: Kit or Miss will review those desirable gems, those best-forgotten strips and do a bit of market research for those of you looking to snap up some of the Eagles’ iconic shirts.

This week, JaĂŻro Riedewald models the away kit from the 1991/92 season.

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1991 T he first favourable yellow entrant

on this list, Palace’s sophisticated emergence into the 1990s was

upheld by a simple, stylish away kit.

The club’s association with yellow goes way back to the early ’60s when Palace’s ‘lucky’ away kit was adopted for its home outings. Yellow made a classy return a decade later after Brazil’s iconic 1970 World Cup performance and has remained

What we like: It’s the little things that make this shirt stand out: there’s nothing fancy that could prove overkill with the already bold brightness.

The balance between eye-catching and understated is perfect, and we’ve got to give one more mention to the replication of green on the collar, Bukta and Tulip details.

a part of Palace design ever since.

It’s gone glaringly wrong on occasion, but in ‘91/92 Palace had things spot on.

The yellow and green scheme was just right, and any shirt with a proper collar sits favourably on this page. Perhaps it’s helped by its likeability in 2020: this garishbut-not-hideous shirt is the envy of Palace hipsters across Dulwich, Peckham and

Even better if: Blue shorts. What was that about? After half a page praising the continuation of a subtle green across the top half, you can imagine what our suggestion is for the bottom.

Streatham, after all.

The green on this shirt prevents a headache-inducing yellow overload, with the collar’s smart emerald matched on the hems of the sleeves, shirt designer and sponsor. What ever happened to designer-sponsor-shirt synergy?

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Wore it best: Geoff Thomas

Story of the season Palace were riding on three remarkable highs by the time they reached ‘91/92: promotion in ’89, the FA Cup final in ’90, finishing third in ’91 and, of course, claiming the Zenith Data Systems trophy that same year. 1991/92, then, was never going to beat its predecessors.

1992 The finest hour: A 3-2 win over Oldham Athletic: Ian Wright’s final game for Crystal Palace. Appropriately, Wright netted on this occasion and so did strike partner, Mark Bright. A fitting end to a fine time in south London.

That said, it was no failure, with the Eagles finishing in a respectable 10th place to secure their berth in the inaugural Premier League.

The writing, however, appeared on the wall with the departure of a host of club icons, most notably Ian Wright.

Where are they now?

Crystal Palace’s early ‘90s squad have gone on to enjoy long and varied careers in the public eye. Several of that era went into management (Alan Pardew, John Pemberton, Richard Shaw), some into punditry (Ian Wright, Mark Bright, John Salako) and some into other noteworthy careers (Geoff Thomas, Nigel Martyn, Gary O’Reilly).

Buyers’ guide: This shirt is surprisingly easy to lay your hands on, with the aformentioned Dulwich, Peckham and Streatham craft-alers flocking to eBay to match their thick-rimmed glasses and impeccable facial hair. It helps that this kit ran into ‘92/93 as well, doubling your timescale to land a purchase.

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We’ve made the beer better.

Worth a try? Probably.

Carlsberg Danish Pilsner.

Rebrewed for a crisper taste.

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Club Historian, Ian King, looks back at the 1990/91 campaign that saw a Wembley return and confirmed Palace, for one season at least, as the third-best club in the country.

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Post-match, Coppell discussed Southgate’s debut: “It was a start for him,” he said. “He dipped his toes in and did okay. He probably felt he was just coming along to get the chips on the way home.”

A couple of days later, progression to the next round was forgotten when Kent League outfit Greenwich Borough claimed that they never received payment for Ian Wright, who was now in his sixth season with the Eagles.

Palace claimed that Wright had been

A

spotted playing for Ten-Em-Bee before

ndy Gray’s three-match

he then joined Dulwich Hamlet on non-

suspension ended in time for

contract forms for pre-season training.

him to take part in the return leg

As far as Palace were aware, Wright had

of the Rumbelows League Cup away at

only played three times for Borough and

Southend. Heading in to the game with

was not contracted to them.

an eight-goal advantage, Palace made it nine just before the break thanks to

The next weekend there was no Division One football so the club sent a

Eric Young.

It was virtually Young’s last contribution in the game, with the defender suffering a head wound that required 15 stitches on the stroke of halftime. Post-match, Young quipped: “It’s not the worst I’ve ever had; I once had 17 in there.” The Ninja's headband was never

team to Whyteleafe for Lee Richardson’s

needed more.

testimonial game. Steve Coppell turned

Steve Coppell handed a first-team

out for the Eagles, while the home

debut to promising 22-year-old Gareth

team hosted guests Jim Cannon, Paul

Southgate in place of the injured Young.

Hinshelwood, Steve Kember, Mel

Despite the horrific injury suffered by

Blyth and David Price in front of crowd

Young, it didn’t dent Palace’s impetus and

approaching 2,000.

just after the break John Salako fired

The club was boosted in the lead

home. Sloppy defending late on allowed

up to a trip to Everton with news that

Southend a consolation effort, but that

both Mark Bright and John Salako had

wasn’t enough to prevent Palace’s

signed four-year contracts. After the

unbeaten run extending to 10 games.

announcement, Coppell commented:

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“It is good from a planning point of view. Now we know exactly where we are going and we know who is going to take us there.”

A goalless draw was played out in front of a 24,504 crowd at Goodison Park the following Saturday afternoon. The goalkeepers at both ends

John Fashanu went on loan to Palace from Norwich City in September, 1983. The striker made two appearances: 1-1 v Fulham (H) in the league and the infamous 3-0 defeat to Peterborough United in the League Cup.

stole the show, with eye-catching saves from Nigel Martyn and, in particular, one from Neville Southall to prevent Phil Barber from scoring.

With Manchester City only gaining a point, too, Palace remained fourth in the table and seven days

However, Bright restored the two-goal advantage from a Hodges assist.

With 180 seconds left McGee scored

later welcomed Wimbledon – and the television

again when he rounded Martyn to make it 4-3.

cameras – to Selhurst Park.

Thankfully, Lawrie Sanchez missed a glorious

But Coppell again had a selection headache of Pardew or Gray and Barber or Hodges. Coppell

chance to make it 4-4 in injury time, and secured the three points to remain in fourth.

opted for Pardew and Barber, with the other two taking their place on the bench. Therefore, it

ERIC YOUNG

actually meant Eddie McGoldrick was the unlucky player that day, with clubs only allowed to name two substitutes. Disappointed, McGoldrick handed in a transfer request.

JOINED FROM: Paul McGee got the ball rolling for the Dons in the ninth-minute with a spectacular turn and shot from 30 yards that sailed over Martyn.

Wimbledon August, 1990, £850,000 DEBUT: 25th August, 1990 v Luton Town (A)

However, skipper Geoff Thomas brought things

FINAL PALACE GAME:

level four minutes later following a corner and

14th May, 1995 v Newcastle Utd (A)

that’s the way it stayed up to half-time.

Moments into the second-half, John Humphrey opened his Palace account when presented with an empty net, before Gray then crashed in a third on 77 minutes.

That seemed to be game over until former Eagle John Fashanu chipped over Martyn.

LEFT FOR: Wolves, September, 1995 APPERANCES: 204 GOALS: 17

1990/91 season

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The Reading game felt like everything clicked in the final third

I

t has been fantastic to watch the Under-18s

again. He has now played in that position for us

playing and getting results on the Academy’s

in the last four games, and he has impressed.

new show pitch. Therefore, for us to follow

There is chat amongst coaching staff about the

in the younger age group’s footsteps with an

long-term potential of Sam in that role but for now

empathic 6-0 win over Reading was pleasing.

it is early days and another great challenge for

It was another big day for the club’s Academy and the boys, and that was

Sam in his career.

The Reading game felt like everything

demonstrated by the fact the likes of the manager,

clicked in the final third. We aren’t going to get

the Chairman and Dougie Freedman came down

carried away with it, but for Alfie Matthews and

to support. In fact, Julián Speroni also popped

Rob Street, as a No.9 and No.10, that partnership

by. It is always good to see Jules back at Crystal

worked extremely well.

Palace and it was great to catch up with him.

We had Jack Butland, Mamadou Sakho and

Alfie expressed his individuality at the right times – the assist for Brandon Pierrick’s goal was

Gary Cahill – Martin Kelly had to drop out of the

a pass that I don’t think too many other players

starting lineup not too long before kick-off. But

would’ve seen on the pitch, never mind execute

those four, and any first-teamers that have played

it. Furthermore, his energy running past their back

for us during my time as Under-23 coach, have

four allowed pockets of space for the likes of

always played with a huge amount of respect to

Scott Banks and Kian Flanagan.

the players, the coaching staff and the level.

Reece Hannam and David Boateng would’ve

Like any striker, Rob is going to be judged on his goalscoring record and up until the Reading

learnt so much from that game; being part of

game he hadn’t scored. Therefore, getting two in

the defensive unit that saw Reece in constant

this game will do wonders for his confidence, as

communication with Mamadou and the same for

will his all-round performance.

David with Gary on the other side of the pitch.

It’s great to have Reece back playing again

It must be said that even at 3-0 and 4-0 down Reading were still a major threat. They carried on

after his concussion. He has settled in quickly

taking control in certain parts, with their middle of

following his move from West Ham. He very much

the pitch work particularly strong. The fact, after

fits the profile of the modern-day full-back, who

such a convincing result, I can still say that about

likes to play over the halfway line – demonstrated

an opponent and speak to the lads post-match

with his two assists against Reading.

about areas we need to improve on highlights

We opted to play Sam Woods in midfield

further the jump to Category 1 football.

shaun derry

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Over time, with the exciting growth of the women’s game, I’m sure those true derbies will form and reach the level they do in the men’s game I arrived in the summer from Women’s Super

earn promotion from. The standard has always

League side, Brighton & Hove Albion, and the

been competitive, and it has that difficult mix of

rivalry that exists in the men’s game has followed

several full-time and part-time teams. However,

suit somewhat in the women’s, but certainly not

the gap between those teams, as the seasons

in the same intense manner.

have progressed, has reduced significantly –

When I was at Brighton, whenever we

look at sides like Durham, who are part-time, but

faced Palace in the cup competitions it was built

always push for the title. And even ourselves, in

up as a derby in the dressing room. Over time,

Conti Cup action earlier in the month, losing 4-2

with the exciting growth of the women’s game,

to WSL side Bristol City is no disgrace.

I’m sure those true derbies will form and reach the level they do in the men’s game.

The big change between moving from

I have had a bit of a difficult start to life in south London due to injury. I have never had a serious injury prior to an operation I had to have

Brighton to Palace is the adaptation from playing

a couple of months back. I tore my meniscus

for a full-time team to a part-time one. There

in my knee back in March, however due to

is the obvious reduction in contact time with

lockdown I couldn’t get the treatment I required.

the coaches, however the professionalism of

It has been frustrating, as when you join a

Palace’s setup is the main reason I signed, and

new team you want to hit the ground running in

that's meant I haven’t noticed any significant

training and on the pitch. I did make a couple of

changes in the transition from full to part-time.

substitute appearances in our first two games

Having James Marrs as a coach at Palace has helped me, too, as he used to be my manager at Brighton. Marsy got more out of me

but I knew I needed to have the operation to reach my full potential here.

It feels great to say I’m back to full fitness

on the pitch than any manager previously, and I

and enjoying my football again, plus I’m

feel like that can happen again at Palace seeing

delighted to now have my first goal for the club.

him and Dean working together.

I don’t think I have – or will – score any better

This league has always been really tough to

than that volley against Coventry United.

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oct

nov

dec

jan

2-3

0-2 1-4 0-3 2-4 3-1

Blackburn Rovers

London Bees

Lewes

Durham

Leicester City

Sheffield United

Bristol City

Coventry United

London Bees

Liverpool

Lewes

Charlton Athletic

London City Lionesses

Durham

Leicester City

Blackburn Rovers

London Bees

Sun 27

Sun 4

Wed 7

Sun 11

Sun 18

Sun 1

Thu 5

Sun 8

Thu 19

Sun 6

Sun 13

Sun 20

Sun 10

Sun 17

Sun 24

Sun 7

Sun 14

Lewes

Coventry United

Sun 25

may Sun 2

Sheffield United

Sun 4

Liverpool

1-1

London City Lionesses

Sat 12

6-1

2-1

4-1

2-2

Charlton Athletic

Result

Opposition

Sun 6

mar Sun 7

feb

apr

Sep oct nov dec JAN FEB MAR

West Bromwich Albion Norwich City Aston Villa Burnley Wolverhampton Wanderers Leeds United Reading Sunderland Stoke City

Mon 25 Mon 1 Fri 5 Mon 15 Sun 21 Mon 1 Fri 12 Mon 22 Mon 12

STATS

4-3

Home Fixture Away Fixture Cup Fixture (Crystal Palace score shown first)

Middlesbrough

Newcastle United

Fulham

Mon 18

Mon 26

Middlesbrough

Sun 10

Sunderland

Mon 23

Newcastle United

6-0

Reading

Mon 9

Mon 21

1-4

Leeds United

Sun 1

Stoke City

2-1

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Mon 26

Fulham

1-0

Burnley

Mon 19

Mon 30

0-1

Aston Villa

Fri 2

Mon 04

0-3

Norwich City

Fri 25

3-3

West Bromwich Albion

Mon 21

Result

Opposition

Date

may Mon 3

APR

Sep oct Nov dec Jan feb MAR APR may

Date

1-0

Norwich City Leicester City Reading West Ham United Aston Villa Tottenham Hotpsur Brighton & Hove Albion West Bromwich Albion Fulham Southampton Arsenal Fulham Chelsea Norwich City Leicester City Reading West Ham United Aston Villa

Sat 17 Sat 24 Sat 31 Sat 7 Sat 28 Sat 12 Sat 19 Sat 9 Sat 16 Sat 23 Sat 30 Sat 06 Sat 13 Sat 20 Sat 27 Sat 13 Sat 20 Sat 17

Sat 8

Sat 1

West Bromwich Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion

Tottenham Hotpsur

1-0

Chelsea

Fri 2

Sat 24

3-2

Arsenal

Sat 26

2-1

1-0

2-3

2-1

Southampton

Sat 19

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Opposition

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May

April

March

February

January

December

November

October

September

Date

Opposition

Result

Position

Sat 12

Southampton

1-0

7th

Tue 15

Bournemouth

0-0

Sat 19

Manchester United

3-1

Sat 26

Everton

1-2

6th

Sat 3

Chelsea

0-4

12th

Sat 17

Brighton & Hove Albion

1-1

14th

Sat 24

Fulham

2-1

8th

Sat 31

Wolverhampton Wanderers

0-2

13th

Sat 7

Leeds United

4-1

8th

Mon 23

Burnley

Fri 27

Newcastle United

Sat 5

West Bromwich Albion

Sat 12

Tottenham Hotspur

Tue 15

West Ham United

Sat 19

Liverpool

Sat 26

Aston Villa

Mon 28

Leicester City

Sat 2

Sheffield United

Tue 12

Arsenal

Sat 16

Manchester City

Wed 27

West Ham United

Sat 30

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wed 3

Newcastle United

Sat 6

Leeds United

Sat 13

Burnley

Sat 20

Brighton & Hove Albion

Sat 27

Fulham

Sat 6

Tottenham Hotspur

Sat 13

West Bromwich Albion

Sat 20

Manchester United

Sat 3

Everton

Sat 10

Chelsea

Sat 17

Southampton

Sat 24

Leicester City

Sat 1

Manchester City

Sat 8

Sheffield United

Wed 12

Aston Villa

Sat 15

Arsenal

Sun 23

Liverpool

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Goal(s)

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Club

P

W

D

L

F

A

GD Pts

1

Leicester City

8

6

0

2

18

9

9

18

2

Tottenham Hotspur

8

5

2

1

19

9

10

17

3

Liverpool

8

5

2

1

18

16

2

17

4

Southampton

8

5

1

2

16

12

4

16

5

Chelsea

8

4

3

1

20

10

10

15

6

Aston Villa

7

5

0

2

18

9

9

15

7

Everton

8

4

1

3

16

14

2

13

8

Crystal Palace

8

4

1

3

12

12

0

13

9

Wolverhampton Wanderers

8

4

1

3

8

9

-1

13

10

Manchester City

7

3

3

1

10

9

1

12

11

Arsenal

8

4

0

4

9

10

-1

12

12

West Ham United

8

3

2

3

14

10

4

11

13

Newcastle United

8

3

2

3

10

13

-3

11

14

Manchester United

7

3

1

3

12

14

-2

10

15

Leeds United

8

3

1

4

14

17

-3

10

16

Brighton and Hove Albion

8

1

3

4

11

14

-3

6

17

Fulham

8

1

1

6

7

15

-8

4

18

West Bromwich Albion

8

0

3

5

6

17

-11

3

19

Burnley

7

0

2

5

3

12

-9

2

20

Sheffield United

8

0

1

7

4

14

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crystal palace √ newcastle

southampton √ man utd

27th November 20:00

29th November 14:00

brighton √ liverpool

chelsea √ spurs

28th November 12:30

29th November 16:30

man city √ burnley

arsenal √ wolves

28th November 15:00

29th November 19:15

everton √ leeds

leicester √ fulham

28th November 17:30

30th November 17:30

west brom √ sheffield utd

west ham √ aston villa

28th November 20:00

30th November 20:00

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