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Who is the most underrated player in Crystal Palace history?
Joel Ward? James McArthur? Geoff Thomas? Who gets your pick?
freddie1d ago
Jeff Schlupp for me! Loved him at Leicester and thing he did a job for Palace
jonny2d ago
Joel Ward got so much hate in his final years, but he surely goes down as a legend! Underrated massively at the time!
eoin2d ago
Not sure how he's rated but nathaniel clyne was a true servsnt to Palace in both stints
Jean-Philippe Mateta could leave Palace in January!🔴🔵 Reports suggest United are keen on signing the Frenchman, while Palace are interested in Joshua Zirkzee… Would you accept a swap? Would this be a good deal for Palace?🦅
gcouchman902d ago
Let him go. We need to move on and get back to scouting good young players like we uses to do.
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peternormington6803d ago
You can't argue with a confident man 👏
peternormington6803d ago
We do need someone who could hopefully hit the ground running which is never easy. Mateta took a while to get going. January is not an easy window to do good transfer business.
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So, according to Tuttosport, Inter Milan are considering a move for Chris Richards in January 😳 His contract expires next summer, so should Palace cash in during January instead of for free in June? Or try to get him to sign a new deal? How much would you take to let him go? 👀
jonny5d ago
Personally, I think Palace can upgrade. £15m in January and then reinvest or maybe look at Ayden Heaven on loan
What are your thoughts on Steve Parish’s “high alert” statement over Pierre Sage? Parish has defended Sage to an extent but it feels like he is on a very short leash👀 Would it be silly to consider Sage’s future already? 😳
chillout9d ago
I don’t think Jordan was talking about the manager here, but he is expressing doubts about the defensive capabilities of the team and their disappointing start to the season.
dantowen819519d ago
They’re panicking way too early for me. It was always gonna take a bit of time, and it’s not like Sage has been De Boer 2.0 🤣they just battered a team 4-0 in the Europa league!

How do you rate Crystal Palace's season so far?
Where does Pierre Sage need to improve most in the coming weeks and months?👀
dale.odonnell11d ago
C, but it could go either way.
lrandall121011d ago
I think a C. I thought they’d be worse after Glasner left, but look good in Europe too
dantowen8195112d ago
C so far, but I think it’ll be a B pretty soon. Looks like Sage has got his claws into it now, and JSL is starting to show what he’s all about If Sarr can get back on track, Palace will be absolutely fine
Not an awful lot to be positive about right now for Palace in the league… but how brilliant is Quentin Timber?! The Dutchman can do it all with his passing, creativity, duel winning and his mobility and athleticism. At just £17m, is he going to go down as the latest Palace steal in the transfer market? Can easily see him being worth double that by January
peternormington68011d ago
It's a mixed bag, but remember, we're a work in progress, & there are a few positive signs. Timber as noted looks immense as a defensive shield. Sage is adapting to the circumstances, is strong willed & will prevail. Once are "supposed" strikers realise that the goal doesn't move, we'll be OK.
dantowen8195113d ago
He’s quality. I can’t believe it’s taken this long for him to get a move to England! Absolutely made for the Premier League! Palace still haven’t seen the more creative side of his game either, he was good for a few goals at Feyenoord
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jameslloyd14.jl13d ago
Looks a great pick-up. So good under pressure
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Our first-ever Europa League game ends in a brilliant win for Crystal Palace against Lech Poznan 👏 What impressed you most about that performance?
markmarston13d ago
Much needed with the three week international break now here… anything other than a win would’ve been somewhat disastrous for Pierre Sage - who is reportedly under presssue
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edd13d ago
Just the fact that we looked like we belonged there. Wasn't a lucky win, we were just the better side over 90 minutes.
jonny13d ago
Sage hasn’t impressed me in the league, but another European cup run looks very possible now
Dean Henderson signs new contract - will he still be Palace's No.1 in 2030? 🧱
daviescallum4216d ago
Good for him, shame England’s no.1 remains off limits!
markmarston17d ago
Yeah you’d think so… unless he gets a big offer from a top six club
caleb.sage18d ago
Not sure, underrated goalkeeper. Can see another club making a move for him before then.
10-men Palace are beaten by Ipswich 😤 Give us your reaction to the defeat
gcouchman9022d ago
The Defence is struggling, especially Richards . It's looking tough at the moment when you are trying to out score teams because you know you can't keep them out.

Who stood out the most for Palace in the 3-0 win over Boro? 🤔
I'd bring Ahanor in for Richards after that display... 👏
dantowen8195126d ago
The quality of the service from out wide, which Strand-Larsen was understandably delighted with Munoz and Mitchell are quality wing-backs, but not players I’d associate with whipping big looping crosses at the head of a giant centre-forward
billy.meyers26d ago
Honest Ahanor has to start on the left of the back three for me now, brings so much balance as he’s left footed and also rapid Also liked the look of Mingueza 👏 Can’t stand McNeil though, such a boring player…

What a win for Crystal Palace! Thoughts on the comeback? 🦅
Pierre Sage will be so proud of that...
annwhite92829d ago
Great result lets hope we can continue scoring
peternormington68029d ago
Excellent result. These three games; today, Tuesday v Boro in the Carrabo and Ipswich on Saturday could help reframe our season in a positive. COYP
billy.meyers29d ago
Absolutely loved that game. Defence was all over the place but the fact we still managed to win bodes very well for when things start to settle down a bit more 🔴🔵

Thoughts on Sage's Europa League exclusions? 🤔
Guessand must be gutted... 😢
rocht30d ago
Is Lerma injured?
billy.meyers31d ago
I’m a bit surprised by Guessand as I feel he’s much better suited to European football than English football Other than that, no complaints from me…

Thoughts on the deadline day business, Palace fans? 🦅
peternormington68031d ago
Let's hope this proves to be sterling work, rather than a panicked lucky dip. How long will it take to weld them into an effectively functioningunit.Only time will tell?
dale.odonnell32d ago
Decent deadline-day for Palace. Interested to see how Chilwell does on his return, but mostly whether he can stay fit to have an impact. Nobody can question his ability.
billy.meyers33d ago
Very, very pleased 👏🏼 I’d have been happy to just have Dario Osorio and nobody else, he is special 💎

Honest Ahanor is PALACE ✅
The Italian arrives on loan from Atalanta before a £40m move to Chelsea in 2027 - thoughts? 🤔
hamiltons11128d ago
Worry about next season when we get through this one
billy.meyers33d ago
Don’t get me wrong, he’s an unbelievable talent and it’s flattering that he came here However, these deals that only stand to benefit Chelsea in the long run are quite annoying. No doubt he’ll just be another Conor Gallagher who shines but then leaves us needing to actually plaster over the crack, not paper over it, next summer… 🔴🔵
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Pino needs to give proper 70-90 minutes, rather than silky skills, & drifting away for much of the game. Let's get the Genius Genie out of bottle.
billy.meyers26d ago
I agree - his overall play must improve. He can clearly deliver a match-winning moment of quality, but the other 90% of the game he needs to do the basics better. Mainly making the ball stick, his hold up play and combinations have been lacking so far

Daniel Munoz departs... 😢
What are your thoughts on the Colombian's £22m move to Forest? 🤔
billy.meyers34d ago
Very sad to see a modern-day Crystal Palace legend depart, but it’s also very logical I can see this being a repeat of Joachim Andersen to Fulham, and Maxence Lacroix (Anan Khalaili in this case) coming in as a replacement Many fans were upset about that at the time but it proved to be a smart move 🔴🔵
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They need to sign a striker asap thatmight help them
billy.meyers34d ago
We could definitely use a more nippy, speedy striker - Strand Larsen and Mateta are too similar and Nketiah looks to be seen more as a No.10 nowadays

What must Palace get done before the 11pm transfer deadline on 1st September? 🤔
ch9my6zdy233d ago
If this kid is totally controlled by his agent, as seems to be the case, then stay well away and let Sunderland suffer the pain this guy will no doubt cause them in the future.
peternormington68033d ago
Regarding agents, I refer you back to Simon Jordan's comment; "Some people say agents are a necessary evil. To me they're just evil." Using last minute.com means supping with the devils.
mgomeze33d ago
Why are these agents allowed to interact so much it’s the second player lost because of interference

Crystal Palace fall to defeat at home to Man City. What did you make of that performance? 🤔
On a side note, how good was that Pino goal? 🤯
timothyduke5336d ago
Typical second half by Palace,fell away.Happens too many times in league games
billy.meyers37d ago
Started the game so so well but just need to start scoring when we’re on top Same as against Everton, ran out of steam a bit in the second half which is probably down to a lack of fitness. Still plenty of positives to take 🔴🔵
freddie37d ago
Just dominated by a better team really. Pino wow tho, what a strike
Which UEFA Europa League tie are you looking forward to the most? 🦅
The irony of drawing Lyon... 😅
kyle.dimond37d ago
Besiktas and Lyon away definitely stand out. Besiktas in particular should be a great watch
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shamanth.jayaram37d ago
The Lyon game is the obvious eye-catcher, but Sociedad and Besiktas are really fun games too. Very interested to see how Sage does. Not easy filling Glasner’s shoes, but I really think he can get the best out of this squad
peter.lynch37d ago
Real Sociedad at home should be a great test, and Besiktas away is a belter 🔥

What do you make of the Holmesdale Fanatics disbanding? 🔴 🔵
Gutting news... 😢
skeffingtondavis32d ago
As a CPFC supporter of long standing along with a big family presence at Selhurst, the match v Man City just didn't sound right. I thought the TV audio had screwed up but no. The HF created a brilliant atmosphere unsurpassed by any other club and their Wembley vision was the most memorable display of togetherness that I have ever witnessed.COME BACK HOME!
stephenadams195335d ago
They should definitely stay Selhurst won’t be the same without them come back lads
timothyduke5336d ago
Selhurst will become a library like so many other grounds without the vocal support of the fanatics whatever you say about them. The noise is what makes Selhurst so special.Like top players being sold its a further dilution at the club i'm afraid.

How much is Ismaila Sarr worth to Crystal Palace? 💰
robertsonias34d ago
I would take £75m for Sarr and £25m for Mateta. Both are proving to be complete arseholes over the last 2 weeks. Surely Palace must have some contingency in place and have been looking and negotiating for alternatives should either of both leave.
peternormington68039d ago
Three years on his contract, £25m a year =;£75m. No less. Play hardball
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george.patten39d ago
Heard 50 mil was the price and I reckon that’s about right
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Mateta is History.One can't take to Court a Club who is still paying his Wages ! He needs to Leave.
billy.meyers36d ago
Exactly my thoughts. We can’t let that pass and potentially set a nasty precedent

Axel Disasi, welcome to SE25 🦅
Happy with this loan move, Palace fans? 🤔
peterwisbey194539d ago
No we are buying a load of second hand nobodies selling all our best players welcome to the championship next season
peternormington68039d ago
Palace & Parish strike me as going down the old-school, Del Boy, sheepskin coated chairman route running a 2nd hand car showroom. Trade the older models for younger ones. Let's hope we're not plonkers!?
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mrforkhandles39d ago
Only time will tell
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Can Jean-Philippe Mateta be forgiven if he ends up staying? 🤔
I still can't believe the Frenchman took Crystal Palace to court... 😡
george.patten39d ago
He’s not worth the hassle. Good striker, but acts like he’s world class
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linekersteve1339d ago
It's a shame really but as we all know once you try going against the club it curtains so yes move him on .
billy.meyers40d ago
He has to go now in my opinion. Selhurst will be utterly toxic if he stays and actually plays. Take £25m and move on. He’s 29 anyway, we can find a better option for the long-term who actually wants to be here 🔴🔵
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Is Steve Parish setting Pierre Sage up to fail? 🤔
The spine of the team could be torn out...
peternormington68034d ago
It shows Palace's consistent history of undermining & then losing managers is still going on. Unlike Tammy Wynette, we never Stand By Our Man. It's really frustrating!
george.patten39d ago
Yes, hate to say it for Palace fans, but this purple patch of trophies and European football is going to end fast. You’ve just got to hope it doesn’t end with you in the championship…
billy.meyers40d ago
I can’t believe this could actually be the case before the window closes. I wonder if Pierre Sage would have taken the job had you told him these four could be sold Feels an impossible task to properly replace Sarr, Mateta AND Lacroix in under a week. At least a decent Munoz heir has been found in Anan Khalaili
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What did you make of that, Palace fans? 🤔
The Eagles are still without a win against Everton on Merseyside since 2014... 🦅
ahsanichoudhury40d ago
😕
dantowen8195143d ago
Unlucky really. On another day you’re 2-0 up rather than 1-0 at half time. Hope the board have the stomach and the patience to stick with Sage
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peternormington68043d ago
As Billy says, no need to panic, yet, but, if we lose Sarr, Wharton & Mateta, then we're relegation toast and there will be panic on the Streets of South London!!?
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An eventful first press conference for Pierre Sage... 🇫🇷
dantowen8195145d ago
Very honest, especially with the Esse stuff. He doesn’t seem like the type for cryptic clues or mind games
billy.meyers45d ago
Thought Sage spoke very well. He seems to be far more calm and composed than Oliver Glasner in front of the media… 🇫🇷
Pierre Sage faces Crystal Palace's bogey side in his first game... 😬
mrdstanley6343d ago
Mateta an absolute disgrace get rid asap
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james.brooke45d ago
Unbelievably bad record to say how good Palace have been and how indifferent Everton have been recently. Definitely due a win
billy.meyers45d ago
Shaking off this curse will feel almost as good as winning a trophy! 😂
🚨 Palace announce Zavier Gozo!
james.brooke45d ago
Intriguing bit of business, couple of MLS to Premier League transfers this sunmer, don’t see too many of them
linekersteve1347d ago
It looks like a good bit of business done by the club hopefully it won't be to long before we see this guy in action.
billy.meyers47d ago
Delighted to see this deal finally go through, for that price it could prove to be a sensation bit of business - his highlights reel definitely makes him appear to be worth the investment 🔥
What did you make of the 3-0 loss to SC Freiburg? 🤔
peternormington68036d ago
It's really frustrating. The HF disbanding. Parish disbanding the squad. We're either in reverse gear or driving the wrong way down the motorway. It's never boring at Selhurst Park. Ooh-aah, oh to be a Palace fan!@
peternormington68047d ago
It shows that the only trophy we can target is the Carabao Cup. Another slow start & a storming finish?!
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dantowen8195147d ago
Been a bit of a worrying pre-season at times, this. The last thing Sage needs is to be under pressure from day one
PALACE UNVEIL ANAN KHALAILI 🚨
dantowen8195149d ago
Napoli wanted him too I think
billy.meyers51d ago
Incredible signing, this 😍 speaks volumes that he was Inter Milan’s No.1 choice to replace Denzel Dumfries after his move to Real Madrid What a coup! 🔴🔵
A (potentially) incredible second XI for Crystal Palace 😍
dantowen8195149d ago
There’s some real depth in this squad. I suspect Palace might drop off a bit post-Glasner but I have no real doubts about the quality of the squad
beales_6651d ago
Lerma instead of Diasi and Ozoh taking Lerma position, McNeil is not a wing back either.
Do you agree that this is Pierre Sage's (current) best XI? 🤔
pgldorset47d ago
Looks perfect
Evann Guessand is BACK at Selhurst Park 🇨🇮
billy.meyers36d ago
Has a lot to prove this season. Unwanted at Villa and didn’t do enough to make us trigger the purchase option we had in the last loan
Where does Daniel Munoz rank amongst Crystal Palace legends? 🇨🇴
linekersteve1352d ago
He can't be sold he has been one of our top players and to sell him for £20 mil is pittance.
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freddie54d ago
Probs the best time to sell as stock is highest and need the money! He’s one of my favourite I remember at Palace, such an exciting player!
billy.meyers54d ago
Definitely in the top ten. He may well be my favourite Palace player of all time BUT He turns 31 next year and will only have 12 months left on his deal next summer. Say we cash in for over £40m, spending £21m on Khalaili - who is nine years younger - does make sense… 🔴🔵
Where does Brennan Johnson rank amongst Palace's worst signings ever? 🤔
peternormington68047d ago
According to Palace fans at the Bromley game, he looked like a "lost soul," bereft of both belief & confidence. Whilst wishing him luck, that doesn't extend to this Saturday.
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anglerslodge9954d ago
Even I would be an upgrade, at 72 years of age!
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What changes would you make to this XI for the opener against Everton? 🤔
tyler.stychyshyn51d ago
If they are fit enough to play: JPM up top, Mingueza RWB, Pino LAM, Hendo GK.
dotty-smashbros58d ago
Richards back to RCB and either Canvot or Riad playing, not both. Franca on the left, Mateta up top and Munoz back to RWB and Henderson back in goal. It’s Crystal clear that after watching today that we desperately need leadership in defence.
freddie58d ago
Obvs Hendo in goal, hopefully Munoz at RWB and then I’d try Franca on the left! He’s been so good
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Takehiro Tomiyasu signs! 🇯🇵
dotty-smashbros58d ago
We need some creativity with goals from midfield. If Sarr or Mateta can’t score we offer absolutely zero when it comes to goals from the rest of the players on the pitch. A CAM and a strong experienced CB who can command the defence are a minimum for what we still need to add. We’ve way too many right sided forwards now, we need those with a left foot.
dantowen8195158d ago
If he stays fit it’s fine but it’s a massive if - still, some younger additions are needed
jameslloyd14.jl58d ago
Great to see him back in the Prem, just really hope he can stay fit