Tag Archives: Eagles

It’s a case of Hodgson’s choice for Palace fans as Roy returns

Posted on March 21, 2023 by insidecroydon

With an announcement that confirmed that the directors at Crystal Palace had no “Plan B” for the replacement of sacked boss Patrick Vieira, it is a case of Hobson’s, or Hodgson’s, choice as the club set another record with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Patrick Vieira, Roy Hodgson, Sport, Steve Parish | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

AUDIO: Now Eagles face vital Selhurst showdown with Norwich

Posted on April 3, 2016 by insidecroydon

A hard-fought 2-2 draw at West Ham thanks to a Dwight Gayle equaliser yielded Crystal Palace’s first league point for a month. But with fellow Premier League strugglers Norwich City winning their relegation battle with Newcastle yesterday, Palace’s breathing space … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

AUDIO: ‘Wonder goal’ sees Palace denied victory yet again

Posted on March 2, 2016 by insidecroydon

Conor Wickham drew the boos of the frustrated fans of his former club at Sunderland last night, as he was twice on target to give Crystal Palace a glimpse of their first league win in 11 games, only for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

AUDIO: ‘We were a little bit unlucky to lose that game’

Posted on February 14, 2016 by insidecroydon

“Some people say ‘it’s tough at the top’,” one south London football club manager was fond of saying. “They should try things down at the bottom.” Things are beginning to look very tough for Crystal Palace, after their 2-1 defeat … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

AUDIO: Pardew – ‘This point was everything for us’

Posted on February 7, 2016 by insidecroydon

It’s taken five weeks. But a point is a point, and after a dreadful run of form, Crystal Palace’s away draw at relegation-threatened Swansea yesterday will come as welcome relief, especially after the demoralising loss to Bournemouth at Selhurst Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

AUDIO: Cabaye is ‘the cream on the trifle’ for Pardew

Posted on October 4, 2015 by insidecroydon

Palace sit third in the Premier League this morning, after a deserved 2-0 win following a dominating performance at Selhurst Park yesterday against West Bromwich Albion. Up against a determined Albion side which had been well-organised by former Eagles boss … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Cabaye tops the Palace wish-list: the five to sign this summer

Posted on July 7, 2015 by insidecroydon

As the squad begins pre-season training, our irregular Crystal Palace correspondent, GOLDIE, has hawked to us his football version of “Snog, Marry, Avoid”, identifying the players that he would really like to see signed up to play at Selhurst Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Goldie, Sport | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Murray’s goals are making sure that Palace are minted again

Posted on April 7, 2015 by insidecroydon

And breathe… Palace fans were more than simply elated last night, as they saw their team take three points off the champions, Manchester City, with their 2-1 Premier League win at Selhurst Park. They were relieved as well, as their … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Boxing Day defeat sees Warnock sacked as Palace boss

Posted on December 27, 2014 by insidecroydon

Keith Millen will take charge of Crystal Palace at Queens Park Rangers tomorrow, following the sacking of manager Neil Warnock, announced just before midday today. Steve Parish, the club’s co-owner, made the decision this morning, having seen the team disintegrate … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Warnock makes peace with Puncheon to seal second coming

Posted on September 28, 2014 by insidecroydon

RAY RYAN talks with the Palace manager after an encouraging start to his return to Selhurst Park Neil Warnock reckons Crystal Palace have come a long way since he took over at the start of the season. Palace’s new boss … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Zaha pleads for a return to Palace to help revive his career

Posted on August 14, 2014 by insidecroydon

RAY RYAN on a transfer saga that has had as many twists and turns as one of the England winger’s own mazy runs Wilfried Zaha, the England winger who played a key role in Crystal Palace’s promotion season, has his … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport, Wilfried Zaha | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Palace eye deal to bring Zaha back to Selhurst Park

Posted on June 21, 2014 by insidecroydon

Wilfried Zaha, one of Crystal Palace’s most popular players of recent years, could be on his way back to Selhurst Park, just a year after his £15 million move to Manchester United. Signed by United when Sir Alex Ferguson was … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport, Wilfried Zaha | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

All together now: Tony Pulis the Manager of the Year

Posted on May 11, 2014 by insidecroydon

To be fair, this ditty is probably better than 90 per cent of the entries on last night’s Eurovision Song Contest. Irish band the Corrigan Brothers have produced a jolly little number to coincide with the end of the football … Continue reading →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Music, Sport | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Eagles fans reject Tory councillor’s call for civic parade

Posted on April 18, 2014 by insidecroydon

Last year, when Crystal Palace won promotion to the Premier League at Wembley, Croydon Council did nothing to mark the achievement. This year, with the club’s survival in the top division all-but-secured with the midweek 3-2 win at Everton, and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014 council elections, Crystal Palace FC, Football, New Addington, Selhurst, Sport, Tony Pearson | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Palace fans accuse New Addington councillor of persecution

Posted on February 15, 2014 by insidecroydon

Crystal Palace fans are accusing Tony Pearson, a Croydon councillor who represents New Addington, of conducting a persecution campaign against them and the club, after a favourite match-day pub, the Portmanor on Portland Road, has been threatened with losing its … Continue reading →

Posted in Croydon Council, Crystal Palace FC, Football, New Addington, Policing, Selhurst, Sport, Tony Pearson | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Palace fans protest against harassment from Croydon Council

Posted on January 29, 2014 by insidecroydon

Crystal Palace season ticket-holders in the Holmesdale end at Selhurst Park launched a protest against Croydon Council during the vital Premier League relegation match against Hull City last night. A large section of fans raised banners that stated: 6 STABBINGS IN 10 … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace FC, Football, New Addington, Policing, Selhurst, Sport, Tony Pearson | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Palace’s promotion run-in should lead to Wembley

Posted on April 9, 2013 by insidecroydon

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 →

Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment