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Category Archives: Sport
Lansiquot looking to Los Angeles after relay win ‘for the ages’
Former Coloma pupil helps track stars Amy Hunt and Dina Asher-Smith make sporting history on final weekend of European championships in Birmingham, as Croydon Harrier doubles his gold haul Sprinters Imani-Lara Lansiquot and Romell Glave both won relay golds in … Continue reading
Posted in Athletics, Croydon Harriers, Imani-Lara Lansiquot, Romell Glave, Sport
Tagged 2024 Paris Olympics, Coloma Convent Girls' School, Croydon Harriers, European Championships, Imani-Lara Lansiquot, Lawrence Okoye, Marcell Jacobs, Martyn Rooney, Rome, Romell Glave, Trinity School
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Holding and Selvey remember the historic Oval Test of 1976
HOOK’S SHOT: This week marks the 50th anniversary of one of the greatest sporting performances in history, and one which marked out the 1976 fifth Test match between England and the West Indies at The Oval as one of the … Continue reading
Glave grabs European sprint title in Birmingham gold rush
Croydon Harrier Romell Glave is the European 100 metres champion – and the second sprinter from the club to win that title in 12 years. Just before 10pm last night, in a tense Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, Glave burst from … Continue reading
Gone missing: Surrey handicapped by loss of 17 senior players
HOOK’S SHOT: The 50-over one-day cup competition has exposed massive inequalities in counties’ squad depth, as Surrey give up twice as many players to the franchises of the wretched Hundred as any other county. And some players, too ‘injured’ to … Continue reading
Sprinter Glave heads up large contingent for European Champs
Croydon Harrier Romell Glave heads a large contingent of south London athletes named in the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for the European Championships being staged next month in Birmingham. Glave goes to the Europeans as the newly crowned … Continue reading
Posted in Athletics, Croydon Harriers, Herne Hill Harriers, Lawrence Okoye, Romell Glave, Sport
Tagged Arlo Ludwick, Birmingham, Birmingham 2026, Blackheath and Bromley AC, Dina Asher-Smith, European Championships, Herne Hill Harriers, Katie Snowden, Lawrence Okoye, Mike Fleet, Romell Glave, Stevie Lawrence-Wrist, Tooting
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Charities team up with a festival of football for primary pupils
Palace for Life, Crystal Palace FC’s charity arm, is taking part in a community summer school being staged in South Croydon next week, with club coaches staging a football festival as the grand finale for more than 150 children from … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Charity, Crystal Palace FC, Education, Palace for Life Foundation, Roisha Hughes, Schools, Whitgift Foundation, Whitgift School
Tagged Crystal Palace FC, Football, Haling Park, Japanese, Palace for Life Foundation, Science, South Croydon, Sport, Whitgift Foundation, Whitgift School
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£130m Crystal Palace sports centre scheme is given go-ahead
Bromley Council last night granted planning permission for a £130million refurbishment of the long-neglected sports centre at Crystal Palace, with plans backed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan that are to be funded by the Greater London Authority. Councillors on Bromley’s … Continue reading
Posted in Athletics, Basketball, Bromley Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Crystal Palace Park, Crystal Palace Park Trust, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Planning, Sadiq Khan, Sport, Swimming, Tennis
Tagged Bromley Council, Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Crystal Palace Park, Crystal Palace sports centre, Crystal Palace Sports Partnership, London, Mayor, Mayor Sadiq Khan, Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan
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End-of-year report: Whitgift Head finds room for improvement
Visiting our al fresco studio Under The Flyover is Toby Seth, the headmaster of Whitgift School. Seth has just completed his first year in charge at the large independent school in South Croydon, a year in which their under-15s won … Continue reading
South Croydon cheerleaders celebrate reaching the Summit
A group of cheerleaders who train in South Croydon has secured the chance to compete at the Summit Championship in Florida, one of the world’s most prestigious cheerleading competitions. Crystals Elite is the longest-running allstar cheerleading programme in the country, … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, South Croydon, Sport
Tagged Cheerleaders, Cheerleading, Crystals Elite, Florida, Orlando, The Summit, Walt Disney World
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Boomer Harris setting records on way to Surrey’s T20 finals
HOOK’S SHOT: The county’s women’s side are guaranteed a place in the T20 finals at The Oval next week, with the men’s side closing in on a place. Here, MARCUS HOOK interviews the players, including Laura Harris and Jason Roy, … Continue reading
Posted in Cricket, Jamie Smith, Jason Roy, Marcus Hook, Sport, Surrey CCC
Tagged Bryony Smith, Dan Worrall, Hook's shot, Jason Roy, Kalea Moore, Laura Harris, Marcus Hook, Surrey, Surrey CCC, Surrey County Cricket Club, T20, The Oval, Vitality Blast
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Demolition works get underway for Selhurst £200m main stand
Almost nine years since the proposal was first aired to build a modern main stand and increase home capacity for Crystal Palace games to 34,000, physical, visible works have begun in and around Selhurst Park on a project that may … Continue reading
New Addington’s first World Cup player about to face England
On Palace’s youth books from the age of 11, the former Good Shepherd primary pupil is now a World Cup player – but for DR Congo. Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s biggest international test yet could come this week against former club-mates Aaron … Continue reading
Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, New Addington North, New Addington South, Sport
Tagged 2026 Fifa World Cup, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Atlanta, Croydon, Crystal Palace FC, Democratic Republic of Congo, DR Congo, England, Gabriel Zakuani, Manchester United, New Addington, The Good Shepherd Primary, Thomas Tuchel, West Ham United, World Cup, Zaire
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FT reports: Palace’s US billionaire owners look to sell shares
Bankers on Wall Street and in The City have been tasked with finding potential buyers for Crystal Palace Football Club in a possible £1billion-plus sale. Palace’s American billionaire owners, Josh Harris, David Blitzer and Woody Johnson, are making moves to … Continue reading
Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Oliver Glasner, Pierre Sage, Sport, Steve Parish
Tagged Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace FC, Crystal Palace Football Club, David Blitzer, FA Cup, John Textor, Josh Harris, Lens, Ligue 1, NBA, New Jersey Devils, NFL, NHL, Oliver Glasner, Pierre Sage, RC Lens, Steve Parish, UEFA Conference League, Washington Commanders, Woody Johnson
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New Palace boss Sage imparts his wisdom as he starts job
Crystal Palace yesterday confirmed the appointment of Pierre Sage as the club’s new head coach, on a three-year contract, subject to work visas being confirmed. The 47-year-old Frenchman replaces Oliver Glasner, the triple trophy-winning Eagles boss who left Selhurst Park … Continue reading
Blind man enjoys wonders of cricket comradeship at The Oval
HOOK’S SHOT: With a record 20,000 members, Surrey County Cricket Club needs to ensure they are all well looked after. MARCUS HOOK speaks to a visually impaired Norbury resident for whom the Pavilion has become almost a second home Radio … Continue reading
We Run Croydon, meeting Addiscombe, every Wednesday
C O M M U N I T Y A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Posted in Addiscombe East, Advertisement, Advertisement features, Athletics, Health
Tagged Addiscombe, Croydon, We Run Croydon
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Crystal Palace are all set to add Sage to their winning recipe
Crystal Palace are expected to confirm Pierre Sage as the club’s new head coach within the next 24 to 36 hours. A deal has been “agreed in principle” with the 47-year-old Frenchman on a contract until the summer of 2029, … Continue reading
Posted in Adan Wharton, Crystal Palace FC, Eberechi Eze, Football, Oliver Glasner, Pierre Sage, Sport, Steve Parish
Tagged AC Milan, Adam Wharton, Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace FC, Crystal Palace Football Club, Eberechi Eze, FA Cup, Frank Lampard, Lens, Ligue 1, Marc Guehi, Michael Olise, Oliver Glasner, Pierre Sage, RC Lens, Steve Parish, UEFA Conference League
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Glasner’s farewell letter to Palace fans: ‘Together, we believed’
Oliver Glasner, the most successful manager in the 120-year history of Crystal Palace Football Club, has said a final farewell to the club’s fans. The 51-year-old Austrian’s open letter was published on the club website this morning. Glasner’s final game … Continue reading
We Run Croydon, meeting Addiscombe, every Wednesday
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Posted in Addiscombe East, Advertisement, Advertisement features, Athletics, Health
Tagged Addiscombe, Croydon, We Run Croydon
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Riddlesdown win English Schools cup double with record score
It’s not just Crystal Palace who are winning football trophies every time they reach a final. Last week, the under-15 boys’ team from Riddlesdown Collegiate won two English Schools cups, in finals played just 14 hours apart. Riddlesdown is where … Continue reading
Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Riddlesdown, Schools
Tagged Bet365 Stadium, Crystal Palace FC, David Ozoh, EA Sports, English Scgools' Football Association, English Schools Cup final, ESFA, Football, Kate Moss, Kieran Gibbs, Nigel Reo-Coker, Riddlesdown, Riddlesdown Collegiate, Stoke, Stoke City, Under-15s
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Desperate Perry is denied his victory parade for a second year
Jason Perry, Croydon’s failed and increasingly desperate Mayor, has been snubbed for a second time in 12 months, as Crystal Palace Football Club announced today that there would be no immediate trophy parade following their triumph in the UEFA Conference … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon Council, Crystal Palace FC, Football, Mayor Jason Perry, Oliver Glasner, Selhurst, South Norwood, Steve Parish
Tagged Conservative, cpfc, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Crystal Palace Football Club, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor Jason Perry, Oliver Glasner, Selhurst, South Norwood, Steve Parish, UEFA, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Conference League final, Victory parade
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Wharton, ‘the Wilpshire Pirlo’, makes World Cup case to Tuchel
In a great team effort to win Crystal Palace’s third trophy in 12 months, one player stood out. By STEVEN DOWNES Adam Wharton is 22 years old. Last night in Leipzig, he produced a performance that places him firmly among … Continue reading
Posted in Adan Wharton, Crystal Palace FC, Eberechi Eze, Football, Holmesdale Fanatics, Oliver Glasner, Sport, Steve Parish
Tagged Adam Wharton, cpfc, Crystal Palace Football Club, Dean Henderson, Eberechi Eze, Leipzig, Marc Guehi, Michael Olise, Oliver Glasner, Steve Parish, UEFA, UEFA Conference League
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‘Palace on the piss in Leipzig’: Fanatics are on the march again
Crystal Palace play in the first European final in the club’s history in Leipzig tonight. But it doesn’t mean that the Holmesdale Fanatics, nor other Eagles fans, are prepared to forgive and forget what the UEFA football bureaucrats did to … Continue reading
Trams unveil ex-Eagles winger Sean Scannell as new director
Former Crystal Palace midfielder Sean Scannell has been appointed as Croydon FC’s new director of football. Croydon-born Scannell, 35, played 130 games for the Eagles between 2007 and 2012, and has continued his playing career until very recently, including spells … Continue reading
Spoons skips the World Cup with refurb at their George pub
It promises to be a summer of bumper business for the borough’s pubs, with licensing hours extended late into the night for football fans to gather to watch World Cup matches from north America. So Wetherspoons, whose pubs make a … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Crystal Palace FC, Football, Pubs, Sport
Tagged 2026 World Cup, Arsenal, Boozepark, Champions League final, Crystal Palace, Crystal Palace FC, Dog and Bull, George Street, JD Wetherspoons, Spoons, The Dog and Bull, The George, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Conference League final, Wetherspoons, World Cup
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