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Arise Sir Gareth! Southgate heads 2025 New Year’s Honours

Former Crystal Palace captain receives a knighthood after eight years of reviving the fortunes of the England football team, while snide Tory MP Chris Philp earns himself a gong for hypocrisy Gareth Southgate, who arrived at Selhurst Park as a … Continue reading

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Southgate stands down: ‘Thank you England – for everything’

Inevitably, perhaps, it all ended in tears. Tears at the final whistle. Tears on the flight home from Berlin. And some tears, no doubt, this morning as Gareth Southgate ended his eight years in charge of the England men’s football … Continue reading

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From Selhurst to Berlin: Southgate on brink of true greatness

His record as England manager speaks for itself. After more than 100 games in charge of the national men’s senior side, Gareth Southgate has achieved more than all his predecessors bar one. And if his England team manages to win … Continue reading

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Fans left fuming over Boozepark’s £420 tickets to Euro final

Fans wanting to watch England’s Euros football final tonight on a big screen have been fuming over Boxpark’s profiteering, with charges of more than £420 to book a table of six for the big match. Boozepark opened in 2016 next … Continue reading

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Seven heavenly seasons’ finishes: but which is your favourite?

Was that the best finish to a Palace season ever? As four Crystal Palace players sign-in for the England training squad ahead of the Euros, life-long Eagles fan JERRY FITZPATRICK looks at how past stand-out years compare, and offers you … Continue reading

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Tory Minister Philp ‘forgot’ to declare £6,000 football freebies

Chris Philp, the hapless stooge for the Conservative Government and MP for Croydon South, has managed to score another spectacular own goal, as he finds himself at the centre of a freebies row today after he – or a minion … Continue reading

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Fantasy football made real with new computer game launch

Fancy your chances of managing a real football club? After years of playing computer games and fantasy leagues and shouting at the telly to tell Pep that you know better, now you could get your chance to take charge in … Continue reading

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Boxpark uses England star Grealish to cash in on World Cup

Boozepark, next to East Croydon Station, is looking to cash in on England’s World Cup heroes next month, selling tickets at up to £40 a time to enter the food and booze venue on the days when Gareth Southgate’s side … Continue reading

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Southgate and Hodgson honoured at British Sports Awards

Former Palace manager’s career recognised with prestigious award – ‘He made football better’ Gareth Southgate and Roy Hodgson, two Crystal Palace all-time greats, were among the award winners at the 2021 British Sports Awards on Thursday. England manager Southgate was … Continue reading

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It’s Southgate v MP Jones in a battle of half-time team talks

Who gives the better half-time talk: Gareth Southgate or Sarah Jones MP? Those attending today’s annual Blues and Jazz Festival staged in the gardens of Ruskin House will be able to judge for themselves the answer to that question. The … Continue reading

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Loftus-Cheek needs to show his class in Palace’s dog-fight

A Crystal Palace rising star has been told he’s got to make sure he produces stand-out performances, for club and country, week-in and week-out. Starting at Wembley tomorrow night against Brazil, but also to help Palace win their relegation dog-fight. … Continue reading

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Former Palace player Southgate tipped for England job

REG E DWIGHT, our man on the terraces with the star-shaped glasses and a copy of When Saturday Comes tucked under his arm, reports on the consequences of our exit from Europe. Plus the latest Selhurst Park transfer news, including … Continue reading

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