Crystal Palace
Anthony Gardner, like Thierry Henry, scores a goal
“It was a dream, a story you’d tell a young kid,” said Dougie Freedman. “Unfortunately it’s not often like that in our game but sometimes it happens. He’s done it all. You could see straight away that he had a presence on the pitch and, if we could find him, he’d be dangerous.”
“He’s sharp, physically. I’d seen that in training and I wouldn’t have used him if he wasn’t …
Crystal Palace v Cardiff City: The Pride of the Football League?
It seems that plenty of people have forgotten in recent weeks and months that it is perfectly acceptable for someone to praise a club they do not support. The Luis Suarez and John Terry episodes have veered wildly from A Debate It Is Important We Have into the more unpalatable territory of Wild Speculation And Rampant Tribalism for long periods.
As such, it feels almost novel in the current climate …
The 25 Best Players in the Championship - as voted for by you: Part 14 of 25
Drawing Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the League Cup must have seemed like a great opportunity to Crystal Palace’s young side. This opportunity was not necessarily to impress United’s management or any other watching scouts, but merely to prove themselves on a bigger stage and continue their development. One young man in particular thrived under the spotlight, says Paul Binning.
Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace)
Great players arrive into …