Tag Archives: Crystal Palace FC
New gallery puts art at the heart of Crystal Palace
An art gallery is to open in the former Thicket Pub on Anerley Hill, Crystal Palace, which will raise money for the Upper Norwood Joint Library. Local developer Lightbox is opening the gallery as part of the residential re- development … Continue reading
Inside Croydon’s Hero of the Week: Wilfried Zaha
Cometh the hour and a half, cometh the man. Even some of Wilfried Zaha‘s most devout fans had acknowledged that, well, maybe the young winger had seemed a little weary, perhaps even distracted, since his stunning start to the season, … Continue reading
Volunteers needed for Crystal Palace Festival: Jun 27-30
This year’s Crystal Palace Underground Festival is taking place between Thursday 27 and Sunday 30 June. And the organisers are looking for volunteers. The free four-day community arts festival, now in its seventh year, will start with “fringe” events around … Continue reading
Woodcote school on its marks to get right on track
IAN LAMONT reports on a £800,000 training facility in Coulsdon that will boost one of the country’s oldest athletics clubs Students returning to Woodcote High School in for the summer term are tantalisingly close to being able to use a … Continue reading
Ronnie Corbett to start Lloyd Park charity walk
Ronnie Corbett has agreed to be the official starter at Mind in Croydon’s charity walk on Saturday May 25. That doesn’t mean it is going to be a short walk, though. Positive Steps will be staged in Lloyd Park and … Continue reading
Palace’s promotion run-in should lead to Wembley
IAN LAMONT weighs up the odds of Palace getting promoted this season. He had to: he’s had money on it Soon after the characterful Ian Holloway was appointed manager of Crystal Palace in November, I had a cheeky bet. Well, … Continue reading
Games Maker volunteers see Palace make a game of it
Crystal Palace called on the Olympic spirit at Selhurst Park, coming back from 2-0 down against Cardiff with a Glenn Murray hat-trick, all backed by a new squad of “Games Maker” volunteers. After the success of the army of tens … Continue reading
Palace’s summer dealings have been means tested
The Olympic flame may still be alight at Stratford, but the football season is about to kick off. Just how will Crystal Palace get on? After a summer of more big-name departures than arrivals at Selhurst Park, Five Year Plan … Continue reading
25% off tickets: See Britain’s Olympic stars in action
We are delighted to bring you the chance to see some of Britain’s top track and field athletes, including golden Olympic hopes Mo Farah, Dai Greene and Croydon’s very own Lawrence Okoye, competing at Crystal Palace next Friday night, July … Continue reading
Police admit to mistakes over handling of Brighton game
Croydon police want more regular dialogue with Crystal Palace fans and fans’ groups ahead of the new football season, when 16 league matches at Selhurst Park will have no police inside the ground during the game. Policing costs are one … Continue reading
Simon Jordan and how he took Palace on a self-promotion run
JAMES DALY, of Five-Year Plan Fanzine, reviews the autobiography of Crystal Palace’s perma-tanned former chairman Oh Simon Jordan. The man we all loved to hate when he was Palace chairman. The Widow Twanky of the pantomime world that is modern … Continue reading
Doctored Johnson would be wrong medicine for Palace
Nostalgia’s not what it used to be, especially where much-loved former players are concerned. ROB SUTHERLAND, of Five-Year Plan fanzine, explains why a return to Selhurst of Andy Johnson wouldn’t be a great idea Palace fans aren’t the kind to … Continue reading
64% of Palace fans would welcome rugby at Selhurst Park
Inside Croydon‘s exclusive yesterday that Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish has offered to discuss ground-sharing with London Welsh rugby club has sparked much debate across sports online bulletin boards and forums. A poll of fans has so far found approval … Continue reading
