Bobby Manzi
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Spoke to Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze after his match-winning performance vs Brighton. He told me about his ‘weird season’ and how he is finding his best form ahead of the run-in.
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Eberechi Eze reveals he's finding his 'weird' after a mixed season at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze feels he is finding his best form ahead of the run-in after a mixed Premier League campaign.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25068251.eberechi-eze-weird-season-crystal-palace/
about 1 year ago
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“With his one-touch passes and line-breaking passes, I think he’s one of the best – not just in England, but in the world,” said Oliver Glasner. Piece on why Adam Wharton must go to the World Cup.
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'A close call': Why Adam Wharton is a doubt for England's World Cup squad
The Crystal Palace midfielder has four main rivals for a place in Thomas Tuchel's squad
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/adam-wharton-crystal-palace-england-world-cup-squad-4424192?srsltid=AfmBOoqk1ItKyyusgnWclJ3-HB5mDY1iwmuX14Elkj6nB80pnGb-R006
2 days ago
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Oliver Glasner: "Manchester City have a huge final in three days, so maybe it is the legitimation to make huge rotation against Arsenal [before the Conference League final]."
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8 days ago
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Antonín Kinsky may well have stopped Tottenham Hotspur from facing Lincoln City next season. Mathys Tel will be thanking his lucky stars.
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Tottenham's unlikely hero made up for Mathys Tel's madness
Antonin Kinsky's saves could keep Spurs in the Premier League
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hero-mathys-tel-4397071
9 days ago
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Oliver Glasner on Ismaila Sarr: “I’m a bit surprised it’s now 20 goals, but I’m pretty sure it will be more at the end of the season.”
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Oliver Glasner tips Ismaila Sarr for even more Crystal Palace goals
Oliver Glasner has backed Crystal Palace talisman Ismaila Sarr to add to his 20-goal tally in the final four games of the season.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/26097630.im-bit-surprised---glasner-hails-crystal-palace-bagsman-sarr/
9 days ago
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Where do you want your statue, Oliver Glasner? Each season, only three teams out of the hundreds of clubs in Europe can lift a continental trophy. Palace are just 90 minutes away from becoming one of those. Surreal does not do it justice.
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Chaos couldn’t break Crystal Palace – it made them stronger
Fans watched the game in their normal seats, surrounded by the same old faces, and witnessed history unfold – that made for a special night at Selhurst Park
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-chaos-stronger-4407904
12 days ago
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Tyrick Mitchell went off with an achilies injury at Anfield. He's been managing it for a while. Should be okay for Thursday's game against Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner delivers Tyrick Mitchell injury update
Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell is managing a minor achilles injury.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/26053437.oliver-glasner-delivers-tyrick-mitchell-injury-update/
26 days ago
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The wait for Brennan Johnson to fulfil the expectations of his £35m move to Crystal Palace continues. Glasner backed him, but that was more an indictment of his sluggish start than a glowing endorsement of his display vs West Ham. Palace paid for attacking results, not defensive traits.
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Crystal Palace now know why Spurs were desperate to offload Brennan Johnson
The £35m signing has been a passenger since arriving in January
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-spurs-offload-brennan-johnson-4365258
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🚨 Exclusive: Maxence Lacroix is set to be involved in Crystal Palace’s clash against West Ham tomorrow. The Frenchman has been given the all clear after being forced off against Fiorentina with a knee injury on Thursday.
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about 1 month ago
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Is there a more influential player in the Premier League than Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes? In every season since Fernandes joined
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in January 2020, his goal contributions have hit double figures. He's now just two assists away from a PL record. Piece:
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Man Utd's talisman is about to eclipse Henry and De Bruyne
Bruno Fernandes is on the verge of a remarkable record - now his club have a decision to make
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-bruno-fernandes-henry-de-bruyne-4361305
about 1 month ago
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🚨 NEW 📈 Crystal Palace spent £16.8m on agent fees across the 2025-26 season, which is up almost £5m on last season. 🦅 Seven clubs spent less than
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. 💰 League spend on agent fees has risen by 12.5%, with total expenditure reaching a record £460.3m.
about 2 months ago
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🚨 Adam Wharton has left the England camp and returned to Crystal Palace. Wharton picked up a knock during yesterday’s friendly against Uruguay.
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about 2 months ago
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🆕 Walter Benitez: “It’s Crystal Palace’s first year in Europe, so every game is like a final.” Chat with the
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Walter Benitez: 'Every game for Crystal Palace in Europe is like a final'
Walter Benitez reckons Crystal Palace must treat every Conference League match like a cup final to reach May’s showpiece in Leipzig.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25958752.walter-benitez-urges-crystal-palace-adopt-cup-final-mentality/
about 2 months ago
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🗣️ Exclusive - Maxence Lacroix: ‘We can create more legends at Crystal Palace’ 🏆 Just reaching the Conference League final is not enough 🦅 THAT celebration 🇫🇷 His France call-up
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Maxence Lacroix: 'We can create more legends at Crystal Palace'
Maxence Lacroix is eyeing more silverware at Crystal Palace after reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25957719.maxence-lacroix-sends-warning-conference-league-contenders/
about 2 months ago
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Exclusive - Will Hughes: 'Football underrates Ismaila Sarr' + a warning against getting carried away after reaching the Conference League quarter-finals.
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Will Hughes hails 'underrated' Crystal Palace teammate Ismaila Sarr
Will Hughes reckons Ismaila Sarr is not given anywhere near enough credit away from Crystal Palace after the attacker scored a vital brace in Europe.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25958289.will-hughes-hails-underrated-crystal-palace-teammate-ismaila-sarr/
about 2 months ago
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Crystal Palace is rooted in one type of player: mavericks. Any generation of
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supporters would say that is why they love watching them. Yet that unpredictability has evaporated in Oliver Glasner’s final season, leaving supporters bored as exhausted groans and boos become a matchday staple.
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Crystal Palace are a chore to watch - and Oliver Glasner just doesn't get it
Glasner's frosty response to questions over his attackers should ring alarm bells
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-watch-oliver-glasner-4297849
2 months ago
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Talking points from Crystal Palace’s goalless draw vs Leeds. 🥱 Flatness and apathy have become the norm 🤔 Jumbled Johnson 🤦🏼♂️ Bramall’s Blunder
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Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds: Flatness and apathy have become the norm
There was a familiar sense of frustration on Sunday at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace hobbled to their second goalless draw in four days.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25937979.crystal-palace-0-0-leeds-flatness-apathy-norm/
2 months ago
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Adam Wharton bemoans European referees. “The referees give fouls for pretty much nothing. You can't be physical and get into them. It's football. It's a contact sport. These referees are just different. It's very inconsistent.”
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Adam Wharton frustrated by 'inconsistent' European officials after Larnaca draw
Adam Wharton bemoaned soft officiating in the UEFA Conference League after Crystal Palace were held by AEK Larnaca in the first leg of their Round…
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25933119.adam-wharton-frustrated-inconsistent-conference-league-officials/
2 months ago
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Oliver Glasner: ‘Hopefully we can see Cheick Doucoure play at Selhurst for us this season.’ A promising update after Doucoure played 45 mins for Crystal Palace’s Under-21s last Friday.
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Oliver Glasner: 'Hopefully Cheick Doucoure will play for Crystal Palace this season'
Oliver Glasner is targeting Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure to make his first-team return before the end of the season.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25928028.oliver-glasner-delivers-promising-cheick-doucoure-update/
2 months ago
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Ismaïla Sarr exceeded his goal tally from last season with a brace at Spurs. Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner couldn't be happier with him.
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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner hails Ismaila Sarr after Spurs double
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner hailed Ismaïla Sarr after he exceeded his goal tally from last season with a brace at Spurs.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25914847.palace-boss-glasner-hails-ismaila-sarr-spurs-double/
3 months ago
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After months of denial, Spurs are now confronting the daunting possibility of hosting Championship football in their £1bn stadium next season.
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Clueless Tottenham must send SOS to a club legend – it’s now or never
Unlike Nottingham Forest and West Ham United, Spurs are not trained for this relegation fight - and now there is only one variable they can change
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-sack-igor-tudor-hire-robbie-keane-4278007
3 months ago
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Jean-Philippe Mateta is nearing his Crystal Palace return after two months on the sidelines. However, Oliver Glasner did not rule out JP having surgery in the long term. Hopeful he can avoid it, but it depends on how his knee reacts.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta close to Crystal Palace return after January exit collapsed
Jean-Philippe Mateta is nearing his Crystal Palace return after two months on the sidelines.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25908836.jean-philippe-mateta-nearing-crystal-palace-return/
3 months ago
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Oliver Glasner has urged Brennan Johnson to relax after an indifferent start at Crystal Palace. "He doesn’t need to prove anything," said Glasner. "He sometimes puts himself under too much pressure." Full story as Glasner labels Johnson 'incredible' 👇
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Oliver Glasner: 'Brennan Johnson doesn't need to prove himself'
Oliver Glasner has urged Brennan Johnson to relax after an indifferent start at Crystal Palace.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25908821.palace-boss-glasner-brennan-johnson-doesnt-need-prove-himself/
3 months ago
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Adam Sells reviews the decision to send Maxence Lacroix off at Old Trafford + explains that, despite Crystal Palace adding depth in attack, they still lack quality.
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'Crystal Palace lack quality despite adding depth in attack,' writes Adam Sells
Crystal Palace surrendered a one-goal advantage, ending up being beaten by the odd goal in three, for the fifth time this season in all competitions.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25906093.oliver-glasners-centre-back-conundrum-ahead-spurs/
3 months ago
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Oliver Glasner: "A penalty and a red card is a very harsh decision - maybe it’s a bit of the Old Trafford bonus."
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Oliver Glasner: 'Crystal Palace victims of Old Trafford bonus'
Oliver Glasner reckons Crystal Palace fell victim to Manchester United’s home advantage after conceding a dubious penalty in their 2-1 defeat on…
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25897562.oliver-glasner-palace-victims-old-trafford-bonus/
3 months ago
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Crystal Palace have been a mix of turgid and toothless this season — Evann Guessand proved he can be the solution.
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How Crystal Palace’s new Eze saved their season
The steely operator is fixing toothless Palace's attacking problems
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-evann-guessand-eberechi-eze-4253203
3 months ago
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Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson has warned any wantaway teammates to be ‘very careful’.
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Dean Henderson issues transfer warning to Crystal Palace teammates
Crystal Palace captain Dean Henderson has warned any wantaway teammates to be ‘very careful’.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25886732.dean-henderson-issues-warning-crystal-palace-teammates/
3 months ago
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Oliver Glasner: “I want to say sorry if someone felt disrespected because I never want to disrespect anyone. “If they feel disrespected, that’s how they feel. Maybe the words were taken the wrong way. But I will always say what I think is right and I think this is right.”
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Glasner refuses to back down in Palace supporter war after Guessand’s late winner
Derided manager says his ‘words were taken the wrong way’ after fans show discontent as Ivorian settles cagey affair at Selhurst Park
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/02/22/evann-guessand-winner-may-have-saved-oliver-glasner-job/
3 months ago
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Crystal Palace supporters could not resist taunting under-fire manager Oliver Glasner – even after a vital 90th-minute winner to move 10-points clear of the relegation zone.
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Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves: Glasner responds after fans taunt him
Crystal Palace supporters could not resist taunting under-fire manager Oliver Glasner - even after a vital 90th-minute winner to move 10-points clear of the relegation zone.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15582623/Crystal-Palace-1-0-Wolves-Oliver-Glasner-responds-Eagles-fans-taunt-banner-claiming-finished-told-stay-humble-win-ease-relegation-fears.html
3 months ago
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3 months ago
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Oliver Glasner: ‘‘Many players think they have to move on and some are looking at where they will play next year rather than where they are playing right now. This is part of success, but it is never a good circumstance.”
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3 months ago
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Oliver Glasner on the brink at Crystal Palace after extraordinary dig at fans.
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Oliver Glasner on the brink at Crystal Palace after extraordinary dig at fans
Austrian coach criticises club’s fans for lacking humility after travelling supporters called for his dismissal in Conference League draw
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/02/20/oliver-glasner-brink-sack-crystal-palace-fans-turn/
3 months ago
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This was Oliver Glasner’s Roy Hodgson moment — a clap back at the fans. ‘The few who are so critical in this situation are not humble anymore and have forgotten where they have come from — usually in life you get punished for this,’ Glasner said.
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Glasner tells Palace fans they've 'forgotten where they've come from'
Palace have been dragged into a relegation battle after a run of just one win in 11 Premier League games, and suffered one of the biggest ever FA Cup shocks as they lost to Macclesfield.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15579159/Oliver-Glasner-tells-Crystal-Palace-fans-STAY-HUMBLE-theyve-forgotten-theyve-come-fire-Eagles-boss-takes-extraordinary-swipe-supporters.html
3 months ago
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Why Oliver Glasner's latest press conference may be the final nail in the coffin for him at Crystal Palace.
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Why Glasner's latest press conference may be nail in his Palace coffin
BOBBY MANZI: The overwhelming majority of Palace supporters wanted Glasner's head, and when he was asked about it, he put up a little fight.
https://mol.im/a/15578687
3 months ago
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Oliver Glasner on the brink at Crystal Palace after fans turn on him.
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Oliver Glasner on the brink at Crystal Palace after fans turn on him
Club’s chairman Steve Parish is often swayed by supporters and is considering immediate change after one win in 15
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/02/20/oliver-glasner-brink-sack-crystal-palace-fans-turn/
3 months ago
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Oliver Glasner’s once peerless relationship with Crystal Palace supporters is beyond repair. It seems inevitable that his departure, originally scheduled for the summer, will be accelerated, and that Palace will sever ties with the manager imminently.
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The chaotic moments that destroyed Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace reign for good
Plus: The four candidates who could take over as next Palace manager
https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/oliver-glasner-crystal-palace-next-manager-4240829
3 months ago
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I was in the away end as Crystal Palace fans turned on Oliver Glasner – this is why they did.
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I was in the away end as Crystal Palace fans turned on Oliver Glasner – this is why they did
Boos ring out at full time with majority of hostility aimed at the manager after supporters call for him to be ‘sacked in the morning’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/02/19/crystal-palace-turn-on-oliver-glasner-conference-league/
3 months ago
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Burnley produced a stunning comeback at Selhurst Park to secure their first Premier League win since October 26. Crystal Palace can take some solace from Jorgen Strand Larsen hitting the ground running after his club-record £43million move from Wolves.
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Burnley score three in seven minutes for first league win since October
Crystal Palace 2 Burnley 3: Hosts blow two-goal lead after Strand Larsen brace thanks to an own goal and quick-fire strikes from Mejbri and Anthony
https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/crystal-palace-burnley-premier-league-score-result-report-n3v5q0kd7
3 months ago
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Jean-Philippe Mateta will avoid surgery despite his £30million move to AC Milan collapsing after a failed medical. The Frenchman is expected to return to training in two weeks.
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Mateta mystery as Palace say he doesn't need surgery despite failed £30m deal
JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA will avoid surgery despite his £30million move to AC Milan collapsing after a failed medical. The Crystal Palace frontman has undergone several scans since the deadline day swi…
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/38182878/crystal-palace-news-mateta-injury-update?utm_source=sharebar_app&utm_medium=sharebar_app&utm_campaign=sharebar_app_article
3 months ago
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This was Oliver Glasner’s final taste of the Crystal Palace v Brighton rivalry. Brighton supporters would like it to be Fabian Hürzeler’s, too. Piece on a magnificent
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Why derby day victory was extra sweet for the Crystal Palace hierarchy
BOBBY MANZI: Decision makers at Crystal Palace will feel extremely chuffed with their transfer business after winning 1-0 at arch-rivals Brighton on Sunday.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15540295/Brighton-0-1-Crystal-Palace-analysis-derby-day-victory-Jean-Philippe-Matetas-future.html
3 months ago
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Exclusive: West Brom have completed the signing of Hindolo Mustapha on loan until the end of the season.
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4 months ago
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Exclusive: Lincoln City have agreed a deal to sign Kamil Conteh on loan from League Two outfit Bristol Rovers. Lincoln have until 9pm to complete the move.
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Exclusive: Lincoln City agree deadline-beating deal to sign Bristol Rovers player
Kamil Conteh looks to be heading to the League One promotion-chasers
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/lincoln-city-agree-deadline-beating-deal-to-sign-bristol-rovers-midfielder-kamil-conteh/
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Exclusive: Lincoln City have agreed a deal to sign Kamil Conteh on loan from League Two Bristol Rovers. A deal sheet has been submitted to push through the move, which gives Lincoln until 9pm to finalise the deal.
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4 months ago
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Exclusive: Crystal Palace discussed Max Kilman as a potential option at centre-back. Sporting Director Matt Hobbs worked with him at Wolves.
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not expected to progress with a move. The latest on their tricky search for a centre-back:
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Crystal Palace considered Max Kilman as potential centre-back option
Crystal Palace discussed Max Kilman as a potential option to solve their centre-back struggles.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25815933.inside-crystal-palaces-search-centre-back/
4 months ago
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Understand Stoke City have no option/obligation to buy Jesurun Rak-Sakyi as he finalises his loan move from Crystal Palace. All sides are open to a permanent deal in the summer, though.
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Crystal Palace academy product Jesurun Rak-Sakyi set to join Stoke City on loan
Crystal Palace academy product Jesurun Rak-Sakyi is set to join Stoke City on loan until the end of the season.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25815472.jesurun-rak-sakyi-set-stoke-city-loan-move/
4 months ago
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🚨 Expect Jesurun Rak-Sakyi to join Stoke City today. Straight loan, no option to buy. Rak-Sakyi turned down Millwall in favour of a move to the Potters.
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4 months ago
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Oliver Glasner has conceded that integrating new signings in February will force Crystal Palace to take a "step backwards". Another dig at the board for leaving the transfer business late.
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Oliver Glasner admits delayed transfer business has taken Crystal Palace backwards
Oliver Glasner made another dig at the Crystal Palace hierarchy for leaving the club’s transfer business until the final day of the winter window.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25815337.glasner-sets-crystal-palaces-deadline-day-plans/
4 months ago
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🆕 Oliver Glasner has conceded that Jean-Philippe Mateta has lost focus at Crystal Palace amid his potential move to AC Milan. ❌ No guarantee Mateta leaves before the deadline 🇳🇬 Uche unlikely to start on Sunday
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Oliver Glasner concedes Jean-Philippe Mateta has lost focus at Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner has conceded that Jean-Philippe Mateta is unfocused with his Crystal Palace future up in the air.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25813316.glasner-concedes-mateta-unfocused-palace/
4 months ago
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🆕 Chadi Riad is in contention to start for Crystal Palace against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Should the 22-year-old be given the nod, it would be his first start in 13 months.
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Chadi Riad in contention for first Crystal Palace start in over a year
Chadi Riad could make his first Crystal Palace start in 13 months against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25813201.chadi-riad-contention-crystal-palace-start-forest/
4 months ago
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Crystal Palace wing-back Danny Imray is set to join West Brom on loan, subject to medical checks.
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Crystal Palace wing-back Danny Imray set to join West Brom on loan
Crystal Palace wing-back Danny Imray is set to join West Bromwich Albion on loan until the end of the season.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25808882.danny-imray-set-join-west-brom-loan/
4 months ago
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Crystal Palace wing-back Danny Imray is set to join West Brom on loan, subject to medical checks.
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Crystal Palace wing-back Danny Imray set to join West Brom on loan
Crystal Palace wing-back Danny Imray is set to join West Bromwich Albion on loan until the end of the season.
https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25808882.danny-imray-set-join-west-brom-loan/
4 months ago
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