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Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace's emblem
Full name Crystal Palace Football Club
Nickname(s) The Eagles
Founded 1905
Ground Selhurst Park
London
England
(Capacity 26,309)
Chairman Flag of England Simon Jordan
Manager Flag of England Neil Warnock
League The Championship
2007-08 The Championship, 5th
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Contents

Club history

Main article: History of Crystal Palace F.C.

1905 formation

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The original Palace crest
The original Palace crest

Crystal Palace today

Neil Warnock (2007-)

Main article: Crystal Palace F.C. season 2007-08

The 2007-08 season started poorly for the Eagles and Taylor lost his job after two months. Main article History of Crystal Palace FC Preceding article Crystal Palace F Neil Warnock was then appointed Palace manager, turning the club around massively, taking them from the relegation places into the play-offs. Neil Warnock (born December 1 1948 in Sheffield, England) is a football manager, currently in charge of Crystal Palace. However the Eagles then hit a sticky patch that saw results and performances, and Palace players making news for the wrong reasons, with Shefki Kuqi transfer-listed for swearing at Palace fans during a home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Shefki Kuqi (born November 10, 1976 in Vushtrri, Kosovo) is a Finnish footballer of Kosovar Albanian

After thrashing Burnley 5-0 at home on the final day of the season, Palace lost 2-1 at home to Bristol City in the first leg of the Play-off Semi-finals, while the second leg saw the Eagles beat the Robins over 90 minutes by one goal to nil, but two high-quality finishes in the extra-time period saw the Bristolians prevail and move on to Wembley. Burnley Football Club, nicknamed The Clarets, is a professional football club managed by Owen Coyle and based in Burnley, Lancashire Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol England, (the other being arch rivals Bristol Rovers) Wembley Stadium is a Stadium in Wembley, located in the London Borough of Brent in London, England.

The season was remembered for the massive upheaval all around the club however, particularly the way in which several young players matured very quickly, such as Sean Scannell, Lee Hills and Victor Moses, who were all just seventeen years old at the time and playing confidently in the first team. Sean Scannell (born September 17, 1990, in Croydon, London) is an English born Irish footballer of Lee Hills may refer to Lee Hills (journalist, former editor and publisher of the Miami Herald Lee Hills (footballer, English Victor Moses (born December 12 1990) is a Nigerian born English footballer who currently plays for Crystal Palace.

Club records

Club Honours

Current squad

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No. Position Player
1 Flag of England GK Scott Flinders
2 Flag of England DF Matthew Lawrence
3 Flag of England DF Tony Craig
4 Flag of England DF Clint Hill
7 Flag of Wales MF Carl Fletcher
8 Flag of England FW James Scowcroft
9 Flag of Scotland FW Dougie Freedman
10 Flag of Ireland FW Clinton Morrison
11 Flag of Barbados MF Paul Ifill
12 Flag of Argentina GK Julián Speroni
14 Flag of England MF Ben Watson
16 Flag of England MF Neil Danns
19 Flag of England MF Tom Soares
No. In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports Scott Liam Flinders (born 12 June, 1986 in Rotherham) is an English football goalkeeper. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring For the American Actor Matthew Lawrence Matthew James Lawrence (born June 19 1974, in Northampton, East Midlands In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Tony Craig (born April 20, 1985 in Greenwich, London) is an English footballer who currently plays for Millwall In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Clinton Scott "Clint" Hill (born October 19, 1978 in Liverpool, Merseyside) is an English footballer, currently For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Carl Neil Fletcher (born 7 April 1980 in Surrey Heath, England) is a Welsh professional football player of English Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing James Benjamin Scowcroft (born 15 November, 1975, Bury St Edmunds) is a footballer who plays for Crystal Palace in The Championship Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Douglas "Dougie" Freedman (born 25 May 1974 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish footballer who plays as Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Clinton Hubert Morrison (born May 14, 1979 in Tooting, London) is an English-born professional footballer of Jamaican For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Paul Everton Ifill (born 20 October 1979 in Brighton, England) is a Barbadian football player who currently plays in the midfield for Crystal In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports Julián Maria Speroni (born May 18 1979 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine footballer of Italian descent who plays for For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Benjamin "Ben" Watson (born July 9, 1985 in London, England) is an English footballer who plays for Crystal For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Neil Alexander Danns (born 23 November 1982, in Liverpool, England) is an English footballer currently playing as a For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Thomas James "Tom" Soares (born July 10 1986 in Reading, England) is an English footballer of Barbadian Position Player
20 Flag of England DF Danny Butterfield
28 Flag of England MF Shaun Derry
30 Flag of England MF John Bostock
32 Flag of Finland FW Shefki Kuqi
34 Flag of England DF Lee Hills
35 Flag of Wales DF Rhoys Wiggins
36 Flag of England MF Lewwis Spence
38 Flag of England GK David Wilkinson
39 Flag of England MF James Dayton
43 Flag of England FW Victor Moses
44 Flag of Ireland FW Sean Scannell
48 Flag of England MF Ashley-Paul Robinson

Players out on loan

No. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Daniel Paul "Danny" Butterfield (born November 21 1979 in Boston Lincolnshire) is an English footballer who plays for For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Shaun Peter Derry (born December 6, 1977 in Nottingham) is an English professional footballer currently playing for Crystal For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. John Joseph Bostock (born 15 January 1992 in Camberwell, London) is an English footballer attacking midfielder Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Shefki Kuqi (born November 10, 1976 in Vushtrri, Kosovo) is a Finnish footballer of Kosovar Albanian In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Lee Mark Hills (born 3 April 1990) is a footballer currently playing for Crystal Palace, playing at left-back and wearing the number 15 shirt In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Rhoys Barrie Wiggins (born November 4 1987) is a Welsh football player of English descent who plays for Crystal Palace For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Lewwis Spence (born October 29, 1987 in Lambeth, Greater London) is a professional footballer who plays as a Midfielder In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Victor Moses (born December 12 1990) is a Nigerian born English footballer who currently plays for Crystal Palace. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Sean Scannell (born September 17, 1990, in Croydon, London) is an English born Irish footballer of For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Ashley-Paul Emmanuel Robinson (born 5 December, 1989) is an English Footballer who is currently a Free agent. Position Player

Current Members of Staff

Position Name Nationality
Manager: Neil Warnock Flag of England English
Assistant Manager: Mick Jones Flag of England English
First Team Coach: Keith Curle Flag of England English
Reserve Team Manager: Gary Issott Flag of England English
Goalkeeping Coach: Jim Stannard Flag of England English
Fitness Coach: Carl Serrant Flag of England English
Chief UK Scout Allan Gemmill Flag of Scotland Scottish
Head Physio: Nigel Cox and Paul Timson Flag of England English
Academy Manager: Paul Lowe Flag of England English
Under 18 Coach/Assistant Academy Manager: Gary Issot Flag of England English

Crystal Palace "Centenary XI"

To celebrate Crystal Palace's centenary in 2005, the club asked Palace fans to vote for a "Centenary XI". Neil Warnock (born December 1 1948 in Sheffield, England) is a football manager, currently in charge of Crystal Palace. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Mick Jones (footballer may refer to Mick Jones (footballer born 1945, the long-time Leeds United striker Mick Jones (footballer England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Keith Curle (born 14 November 1963 in Bristol) is an English former professional football player who is currently a coach at England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland James David "Jim" Stannard (born Harold Hill, 6 October 1962) is an English retired football goalkeeper. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Carl Serrant (born September 12 1975 in Bradford, England) is an English fitness coach, for Sheffield United England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Stephen James Coppell (born 9 July 1955 in Norris Green, Liverpool) is a former English Professional footballer Antony Nigel Martyn (born August 11, 1966 in St Austell) more commonly known as Nigel Martyn is a former English football Kenneth Graham Sansom (born September 26, 1958 in Camberwell, London) is an English former footballer. Christopher Patrick "Chris" Coleman (born 10 June 1970 in Swansea, Glamorgan) is a Welsh football manager Jim Cannon (born 2 October, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a retired football player from Scotland. Paul Hinshelwood (born 14 August 1956, in Bristol, England) is a retired English footballer. John Akin Salako (born 11 February 1969 in Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria) is an English former professional football player who played Geoff Thomas born Manchester, England (5 August 1964 is a former English footballer, who won nine caps for the full England team and captained Andrew Arthur Gray (born 22 February 1964) was an English footballer who played in the centre of midfield or as a striker Attilio Lombardo (born 6 January, 1966 in Santa Maria la Fossa, in the Province of Caserta) is a retired football player turned Andrew "Andy" Johnson (born 10 February 1981 in Bedford) is a professional English footballer who plays for Fulham in the Premier Ian Edward Wright, MBE (born 3 November 1963 in Woolwich, London) is an English former professional footballer who won the Golden The Centenary XI consists of players whom the Palace faithful have decided were their favourites over the history of the club.

Centenary XI Criticisms

When the Centenary XI was revealed to Palace fans, it came under heavy criticism from fans who felt certain players should not have been in the team, or that certain players should have been included.

Fans felt that the Centenary XI only represented the latter years of the clubs history, with the oldest player represented being Jim Cannon, who made his debut in the 1972-1973 season. Jim Cannon (born 2 October, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a retired football player from Scotland.

Fans felt that players such as record goalscorer Peter Simpson, former goalkeeper John Jackson, Don Rogers and Peter Taylor the latter capped by England whilst Palace were in the third division should have been included. Peter Simpson (circa 1904/1905&mdashMarch 1974 was a Scottish football player of the 1920s and 1930s many of whose top-scoring records remain unequalled to John Jackson (born 5 September, 1942 in Hammersmith England) nicknamed "Stonewall" is a former football goalkeeper Donald Rogers (born 25 October 1945) was an English footballer who has often been seen as the most exciting player to pull on a Swindon For the former Derby County/Nottingham Forest manager/assistant manager also a manager of Brighton & Hove Albion who died in 1990 see Peter Taylor (footballer born 1928 Johnny Byrne was another contentious omission having commanded a record transfer fee when he moved to West Ham United in 1963. John Joseph (Johnny "Budgie" Byrne (born 13 May 1939 in West Horsley, England, died 27 October 1999 in

Notable Crystal Palace players and Internationals

The following shows players who have received at least one international cap and played for Crystal Palace, or have got over 150 league appearances for the club. The list does not however, show current players who fall into either category. For a list of players who have played for the club see this link

Australia

Barbados

China

Ecuador

England

England (continued)

Finland

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Latvia

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland (continued)

Scotland

Serbia and Montenegro

Sweden

United States of America

Uruguay

Wales

Yugoslavia


Managerial history

Name Nat From To Record
P W D L %
John 'Jack' Robson Flag of England 1905 1907 77 35 18 24 45. John "Jack" Robson (born in Durham, died 11 January, 1922) was an Englishman who was the full-time secretary manager of Middlesbrough 45%
Edmund Goodman Flag of England 1907 1925 613 242 166 205 39. Edmund Goodman had his playing career cut short by an injury which meant he had to have his leg amputated 48%
Alec Maley Flag of England 1925 1927 83 36 16 31 43. 37%
Fred Mavin Flag of England 1927 1930 132 63 33 36 47. Frederick J "Fred" Maven (born Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1884 died 1957 was an English Football (soccer player and manager. 73%
Jack Tresadern Flag of England 1930 1935 173 98 44 71 56. John Tresadern (born September 26, 1890 in Leytonstone, died December 26, 1959 in Tonbridge) was an English 65%
Tom Bromilow Flag of England 1935 1936 44 23 5 16 52. Thomas 'Tom' George Bromilow ( 7 October 1894 &ndash 4 March 1959) was a legendary England international left half who played for 27%
R. S Moyes Flag of England 1936 1936 23 6 6 11 26. 09%
Tom Bromilow Flag of England 1937 1939 118 48 35 35 40. Thomas 'Tom' George Bromilow ( 7 October 1894 &ndash 4 March 1959) was a legendary England international left half who played for 68%
George Irwin Flag of England 1939 1947 46 15 11 19 32. George Irwin was manager of the English football clubs Crystal Palace (1939-1947 and Darlington (1950-1952 61%
Jack Butler Flag of England 1947 1949 88 23 24 41 26. John Dennis ("Jack" Butler ( 14 August 1894 – 5 January 1961) was an English footballer Born in Colombo 14%
Ronnie Rooke Flag of England 1949 1950 62 19 15 28 30. Ronald Leslie "Ronnie" Rooke ( December 7, 1911 &ndash July 1985 was an English football player and manager 65%
Fred Dawes/Charlie Slade Flag of England 1950 1951 40 8 10 22 20%
Laurie Scott Flag of England 1951 1954 145 43 41 61 29. Howard Charles "Charlie" Slade (born January 29, 1891 in Bath) was a former Professional footballer, who played for Lawrence "Laurie" Scott ( 23 April 1917 &ndash 7 July 1999) was an English footballer. 66%
Cyril Spiers Flag of England 1954 1958 181 52 53 76 28. Cyril Spiers (died 1967 was an English Association football Goalkeeper and later manager. 73%
George Smith Flag of England 1958 1960 101 42 27 31 41. General Biography George Caspar Smith was an English footballer who was born in Bromley-by-Bow, East London on 23rd April 1915 and played as a Centre half 58%
Arthur Rowe Flag of England 1960 1962 132 52 32 48 39. Arthur Sydney Rowe ( 1 September 1906 &ndash November 1993 was the first manager to lead Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to the First Division 39%
Dick Graham Flag of England 1962 1966 150 68 41 41 45. 33%
Arthur Rowe Flag of England 1966 1966 7 2 2 3 28. Arthur Sydney Rowe ( 1 September 1906 &ndash November 1993 was the first manager to lead Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to the First Division 57%
Bert Head Flag of England 1966 1973 328 101 96 131 30. Bertram James Head ( June 6, 1916 - February 2002 was an English professional football player and manager 79%
Malcolm Allison Flag of England 1973 1976 146 52 45 49 35. Malcolm Alexander Allison (born 5 September 1927 in Dartford) is an English former football player and manager. 62%
Terry Venables Flag of England 1976 1980 189 69 68 52 36. Terence Frederick 'Terry' Venables (born 6 January 1943 in Dagenham, London often referred to as ' El Tel', is an English football manager 51%
Ernie Walley Flag of England 1980 1980 6 1 1 4 16. Ernie Walley (born 7 April 1933 in Caernarfon) is a retired association football player manager and coach 67%
Malcolm Allison Flag of England 1980 1981 9 1 3 5 11. Malcolm Alexander Allison (born 5 September 1927 in Dartford) is an English former football player and manager. 11%
Dario Gradi Flag of Italy 1981 1981 30 7 3 20 23. Dario Gradi MBE (born Milan, Italy, 8 July 1941) is a football manager and former player currently technical 33%
Steve Kember Flag of England 1981 1982 30 8 8 14 26. Stephen Dennis "Steve" Kember (born 8 September 1948 in Croydon, south London) was a footballer who played in the centre 67%
Alan Mullery Flag of England 1982 1984 98 31 27 40 31. Alan Patrick Mullery MBE (born 23 November 1941, Notting Hill, London) is a former English football player and 63%
Steve Coppell Flag of England 1984 1993 442 179 113 150 40. Stephen James Coppell (born 9 July 1955 in Norris Green, Liverpool) is a former English Professional footballer 5%
Alan Smith Flag of England 1993 1995 108 48 25 35 44. Alan Smith was an English football manager who began his coaching career as Steve Coppell 's assistant at Crystal Palace. 44%
Steve Coppell Flag of England 1995 1996 32 9 14 9 28. Stephen James Coppell (born 9 July 1955 in Norris Green, Liverpool) is a former English Professional footballer 13%
Dave Bassett Flag of England 1996 1997 60 29 15 16 48. David "Dave" "Harry" Bassett (born 4 September 1944 in Stanmore is an English football manager, whose 33%
Steve Coppell Flag of England 1997 1998 51 16 13 22 31. Stephen James Coppell (born 9 July 1955 in Norris Green, Liverpool) is a former English Professional footballer 37%
Attilio Lombardo/Tomas Brolin Flag of Italy/Flag of Sweden 1998 1998 7 2 0 5 28. Attilio Lombardo (born 6 January, 1966 in Santa Maria la Fossa, in the Province of Caserta) is a retired football player turned Per Tomas Brolin (born November 29, 1969 in Hudiksvall) is a former Swedish professional football player and manager 57%
Ron Noades/Ray Lewington Flag of England 1998 1998 2 0 1 1 0%
Terry Venables Flag of England 1998 1999 31 11 8 12 35. Ron Noades is a British businessman who has a strong connection with investments in football clubs Raymond "Ray" Lewington (born September 7, 1956 in Lambeth, London) is a former footballer and a coach Terence Frederick 'Terry' Venables (born 6 January 1943 in Dagenham, London often referred to as ' El Tel', is an English football manager 48%
Steve Coppell Flag of England 1999 2000 40 17 6 17 42. Stephen James Coppell (born 9 July 1955 in Norris Green, Liverpool) is a former English Professional footballer 5%
Alan Smith Flag of England 2000 2001 55 14 18 23 25. Alan Smith was an English football manager who began his coaching career as Steve Coppell 's assistant at Crystal Palace. 45%
Steve Kember Flag of England 2001 2001 2 2 0 0 100%
Steve Bruce Flag of England 2001 2001 18 11 2 5 61. Stephen Dennis "Steve" Kember (born 8 September 1948 in Croydon, south London) was a footballer who played in the centre Stephen Roger "Steve" Bruce (born 31 December 1960 is an English football manager and former player 11%
Steve Kember/Terry Bullivant Flag of England 2001 2001 4 1 0 3 25%
Trevor Francis Flag of England 2001 2003 78 28 22 28 35. Stephen Dennis "Steve" Kember (born 8 September 1948 in Croydon, south London) was a footballer who played in the centre Terry Bullivant (born 23 September 1956, Lambeth, England) is an English football coach, currently Assistant Trevor John Francis (born 19 April 1954 in Boxhill, Plymouth, England) is a former footballer who won 52 caps 9%
Steve Kember Flag of England 2003 2003 23 7 6 10 30. Stephen Dennis "Steve" Kember (born 8 September 1948 in Croydon, south London) was a footballer who played in the centre 43%
Kit Symons Flag of Wales 2003 2003 9 3 3 3 33. Christopher "Kit" Symons (born March 8, 1971, in Basingstoke, England) is a former Welsh Footballer, and currently 33%
Iain Dowie Flag of Northern Ireland 2003 2006 123 50 29 44 40. Iain Dowie (born January 9 1965 in Hatfield Hertfordshire, England) is a football manager, currently managing Queens Park Rangers 65%
Peter Taylor Flag of England 2006 2007 60 21 16 23 35%
Neil Warnock Flag of England 2007 Present 38 16 13 10 41. For the former Derby County/Nottingham Forest manager/assistant manager also a manager of Brighton & Hove Albion who died in 1990 see Peter Taylor (footballer born 1928 Neil Warnock (born December 1 1948 in Sheffield, England) is a football manager, currently in charge of Crystal Palace. 03%

Statistics are correct as of 22:00, 13 May 2008 (UTC)


Bold Indicates the person has managed the team more than once. Below is a table displaying their managerial statistics over their reign as Crystal Palace F. C. manager.

Name Nat From To Record
P W D L %
Tom Bromilow Flag of England 1935 1939 162 71 40 51 43. Thomas 'Tom' George Bromilow ( 7 October 1894 &ndash 4 March 1959) was a legendary England international left half who played for 83%
Arthur Rowe Flag of England 1960 1966 139 54 34 51 38. Arthur Sydney Rowe ( 1 September 1906 &ndash November 1993 was the first manager to lead Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to the First Division 85%
Malcolm Allison Flag of England 1973 1981 155 53 48 54 34. Malcolm Alexander Allison (born 5 September 1927 in Dartford) is an English former football player and manager. 19%
Terry Venables Flag of England 1976 1999 220 80 76 64 36. Terence Frederick 'Terry' Venables (born 6 January 1943 in Dagenham, London often referred to as ' El Tel', is an English football manager 36%
Steve Kember Flag of England 1981 2003 59 18 14 27 30. Stephen Dennis "Steve" Kember (born 8 September 1948 in Croydon, south London) was a footballer who played in the centre 51%
Steve Coppell Flag of England 1984 2000 596 223 166 207 37. Stephen James Coppell (born 9 July 1955 in Norris Green, Liverpool) is a former English Professional footballer 42%
Alan Smith Flag of England 1993 2001 163 62 43 58 38. Alan Smith was an English football manager who began his coaching career as Steve Coppell 's assistant at Crystal Palace. 04%

Rivalry

Their arch rivals since the 1970s are the "Seagulls" of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., although for many of their south London based supporters the keenest rivalry remains with Millwall based in Bermondsey five miles (8 km) north of Selhurst Park. Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club are an English football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. Millwall Football Club are an English professional football team based at The New Den, referred to by fans as The Den in Bermondsey, Bermondsey (ˈbɜːmənzi or /ˈbɜːməndzi/ is an area in modern London on the southern bank of the river Thames, and presently part of the London Borough Charlton Athletic are regarded as little more than an irrelevance by most Palace fans, dispite the attempts of Addicks fans to create a rivalry between the two clubs.

The Albion Rivalry

The Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. rivalry started only in the mid 1970s, following Palace's relegation to the Third Division in 1974. Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club are an English football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex.

The two clubs were among the biggest at that level, attracting large crowds. Although there is over forty miles between the two clubs, a distance that will increase when Brighton & Hove Albion move to the proposed new stadium at Falmer, communications between Croydon and Brighton were good and many fans were keen to travel to an away fixture.

On opening day of the 1974-75 season, Palace's first game at this level in 11 years, Palace went down to a 0-1 defeat at the Goldstone Ground. Palace won the return fixture in March 3-0.

In the 1975-76 season, Palace averaged a division high 20,123 at home and a division high 10,437 away. Brighton averaged 15,343 (second in the division) at home, and 8,476 (fourth in the division). Brighton did the double over Palace, winning 1-0 at Selhurst Park in September, and 2-0 in Brighton in February.

Palace fared better the following season, drawing 1-1 at Brighton in October, and winning the return fixture in March 3-1. In addition to the league matches, the two teams were drawn together in the First Round of the FA Cup in 1976. The first game took place on November 20 at the Goldstone Ground, and Rachid Harkouk came off the bench to score a stunning equaliser and take the match to a replay after a 2-2 draw. The Goldstone Ground (or The Goldstone) was a football stadium and home ground of Brighton & Hove Albion F Rachid (Rasheed Harkouk (Arabic رشيد حركوك (born May 19, 1956 in Chelsea) is an Anglo - Algerian former footballer Back at Selhurst Park the replay ended up 1-1, with Rachid Harkouk scoring the goal. Selhurst Park is a British football Stadium located in the London suburb of South Norwood in the Borough of Croydon This meant a second replay being held at Stamford Bridge. Stamford Bridge is a football Stadium on the border of Fulham and Chelsea, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham that The second and final replay ended 1-0 to Palace, with Phil Holder grabbing the only goal but only after a disputed Brian Horton penalty miss. Phillip ("Phil" Holder (born Kilburn London 1952 is an English former football manager and coach Brian Horton (born 4 February 1949 in Hednesford, Staffordshire) is an English football manager currently working as the assistant Horton had scored with his first attempt, but the referee ordered the kick to be retaken. Brighton supporters and Brighton manager Alan Mullery were understandably outraged, with Palace fans not surprisingly jubilant. Alan Patrick Mullery MBE (born 23 November 1941, Notting Hill, London) is a former English football player and Alan Mullery disparaged Palace fans, an act that would never be forgotten by fans of that time, and made his appointment as manager a few years later all the more surprising.

Both Brighton and Palace were promoted in 1977, Brighton finishing second, Palace finishing third, ensuring that the rivalry would be continued.

In the Second Division, honours between the two clubs finished even, with the two fixtures both ending in draws. 1-1 at Brighton in October, and 0-0 at Selhurst Park the following March. Brighton had the better season however, missing out on promotion on goal difference to Tottenham Hotspur.

1978-1979 saw Brighton pipped to the Championship by Palace's 2-0 over Burnley in their last game of the season. The two derby fixtures finished with a 3-1 win for Palace at Selhurst Park in October, and a 0-0 draw at Brighton in February.

For the first time, the two teams played their derby games in Division One. On Boxing Day 1979, Palace went down 0-3, and in April drew the home game 1-1.

In 1980-1981, Brighton did the double over Palace, winning 3-2 in December at the Goldstone, and 3-0 at Selhurst Park in April.

With Palace being relegated in 1981, it wasn't until the 1984-1985 season that the rivalry was renewed. Again, Brighton had the better of it, winning 1-0 at the Goldstone in September, and drawing 1-1 at Selhurst Park in April.

1985-1986 saw honours shared with Brighton winning their home game 2-0 on New Year's Day, and Palace winning the return 1-0 in March.

Things were even closer the following year, with both teams winning their home games 2-0, Palace on Boxing day, Brighton in March. Unfortunately for the rivalry, Brighton finished the season in last place, and were relegated.

Brighton returned for the 1988-1989 season, and on Boxing Day Palace went down to a 1-3 defeat in Brighton. On Easter Monday, Palace won the return game 2-1, a game that is in the record books for five awarded penalties (Brighton scored 1 of 1, Palace 1 of 4). Palace were promoted at the end of the season

In 1990-1991, the two clubs were drawn together in the Full Member's Cup, and on a freezing Monday night in February, Division One Palace defeated Second Division Brighton 2-0 after extra-time.

In 1992, Brighton were relegated to the Old Division Three, and in 1996 were relegated again, to the Old Division Four. They later came within a whisker of losing their league place altogether. Football fans from all clubs recognised that Brighton were the victims of mismanagement at this time, and Palace fans were among those showing support for Brighton's plight at various protests organised by fans to publicise their plight.

The rivalry was revived in October 2002, during the season in which Brighton and Palace returned to the same division as each other. With Palace beating Brighton 5-0 at Selhurst Park the rivalry was reignited. The game at Brighton finished 0-0.

In the 2005-2006 season, for the first time for in over two decades, Brighton beat Palace at Selhurst Park 1-0 on October 18, but a month later, on November 20, Palace gained revenge with a last minute goal by Jobi McAnuff winning the game for Palace 3-2. Joel Joshua Frederick "Jobi" McAnuff (born 9 November 1981 in Edmonton London) is an Anglo - Jamaican professional footballer This is a fierce rivalry, often resulting in rioting and confrontation between fans.

The rivalry has been on the wane for some years as the sides have rarely met at First Team level and for some supporters the rivalries with Millwall and Charlton are now of greater significance.

The full record from a Palace perspective since 1974 is

Home Away Neutral Total
P 15 W 7 D 4 L 4 F 22 A 13 P 16 W 2 D 5 L 9 F 13 A 26 P 1 W 1 D 0 L 0 F 1 A 0 P 32 W 10 D 9 L 13 F 36 A 39

The Millwall Rivalry

As with most historic rivalries this rivalry grew through the locality of both teams. Millwall are geographically Palace's nearest team being based five miles (8 km) north of Selhurst Park at The New Den. Millwall Football Club are an English professional football team based at The New Den, referred to by fans as The Den in Bermondsey, Selhurst Park is a British football Stadium located in the London suburb of South Norwood in the Borough of Croydon The New Den is the home of Millwall FC (originally called The New London Stadium) The rivalry was fierce from the beginning and is usually an intense culture clash between suburban South East London (Palace) and inner-city South East London (Millwall). South East London may refer to SE postcode area eastern part of South London The inner city is the central area of a major city or metropolis At various times the Management of the two clubs have been close, with many players and staff transferring between the two clubs throughout the last hundred years.

The two teams have met ninety times in all competitions, Millwall having the edge, with the Eagles winning twenty-seven times to the Lions' thirty-seven[1]. This fixture also set a Division Four (now League Two) attendance record that is unlikely to ever be broken, when over 37,000 south Londoners turned up to see both teams battle out a promotion six-pointer in 1961[2].

Whilst the rivalry with Brighton takes precedent amongst many Palace supporters there is a minority who see this rivalry as of greater historical and emotional importance.

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