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Tag Archives: Palace
Palace name their latest signing: Eddie Izzard
Eddie Izzard, the “total dress freedom” comedian and actor who has acquired National Treasure status since his marathon running exploits for Sport Relief, has been named as an associate director of his favourite football club, Crystal Palace, pledging to be … Continue reading
Posted in Athletics, Comedy, Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport, Theatre
Tagged Dougie Freedman, Eddie Izzard, Eric Morecambe, Ken Livingstone, London Mayor, Palace, Sport Relief, Tommy Trinder
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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
Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Sport
Tagged Croydon, Crystal Palace FC, Iain Dowie, Jordan, Palace, Premier League, Selhurst Park, Simon Jordan
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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
High spots and progress offer hope for Palace future
The football season for Crystal Palace had its usual share of contradictions: moments of pride, passion and the inevitable disappointments that fans have all come to know and – in some cases begrudgingly – love. THOMAS HUGHES, of Five-Year Plan … Continue reading
Palace steward Pearson escapes all sanctions
Tony Pearson, the local councillor who was accused of being abusive and using heavy-handed tactics when working as a steward at a Crystal Palace home game before Christmas, has been let off with a reprimand and will be allowed “to … Continue reading
Palace’s League Cup draw revives memories of Cantona
From a loftier perch than usual, GOLDIE looks ahead to the end of the month, and Palace’s League Cup quarter-final trip to Old Trafford, offering a flavour of the promised land of the Premiership In 41 matches against Manchester United, … Continue reading
Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Football, Goldie, Sport
Tagged Croydon, Football League Cup, Manchester United F.C., Old Trafford, Palace, Premier League, Selhurst Park, United
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