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FA Cup final - official ticket information and FAQs
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The Emirates FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
Wembley Stadium
Saturday 21st May 2016 Kick Off 17.30
Tickets for The Emirates FA Cup Final will go on sale to current Season Ticket Holders and Paid Members* on Wednesday 4th May 2016 at 09.00. Crystal Palace have been allocated seats in the West half of the stadium.
Tickets will be sold in five phases via SEE tickets online using the loyalty point scheme. Phases 4 and 5 are subject to ticket availability.
Please note that these tickets will not be on sale via the CPFC Box Office (other than to Vice Presidents, Directors Box Holders and existing supporters registered disabled with the Club**). No tickets will be on sale via the CPFC website.
When booking you will need to provide your surname and your client reference number which is located in the bottom left hand corner of your season ticket/membership card.
Groups of supporters will be able to purchase tickets together as long as the lead booker has all the surname and client reference numbers, and all supporters in the group have the correct number of loyalty points for that phase. (Maximum of 10 client references per transaction).
Please note that point totals are as of Sunday 24th April 2016, any points accrued after this date will not be recognised.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR CUSTOMER REFERENCE ONLY ALLOWS YOU TO PURCHASE IN ONE SALES PHASE
The selling phases will be as follows:
Phase 1
From Wednesday 4th May at 09.00.
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by Sunday 24th April 2016 with 2500+ points - 1 ticket per Season Ticket Holder or Paid Member.
Phase 2
From Thursday 5th May at 09.00.
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by Sunday 24th April 2016 with 1000+ points - 1 ticket per Season Ticket Holder or Paid Member.
Phase 3
From Friday 6th May at 09:00
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by Sunday 24th April 2016 with 500+ points - 1 ticket per Season Ticket Holder or Paid Member.
Phase 4 (SUBJECT TO TICKETS REMAINING)
From Monday 9th May at 09.00
Paid Members who were registered by Sunday 24th April, with 100+ loyalty points required - 1 ticket per Paid Member.
Phase 5 (SUBJECT TO TICKETS REMAINING)
From Tuesday 10th May at 09.00
Paid Members who were registered by Sunday 24th April, with no loyalty points required - 1 ticket per Paid Member.
Supporters who purchase their 16/17 season ticket before 17.00 on Tuesday 3rd May will have their 500 loyalty points added in order to qualify to purchase under the appropriate phase. This applies to both season ticket renewals and the purchase of new season tickets.
The club anticipate that all Season Ticket Holders will be able to purchase their ticket in either phase 1, 2 or 3.
Supporters will be able to request tickets from preferred blocks but will not be able to select individual seats. A stadium map is available when purchasing online.
The following ticket pricing categories will apply:
Category 1 £115
Category 2 £85
Category 3 £65
Category 4 £45
To view the link you have to Register or Login for a full list of the FAQs for the ticket sales of this game.
Concessions are £10 off the full price all over the stadium.
Seniors (aged 65 and over), 18-21 year-olds, juniors (Under 18), and Full time Students registered with the Club.
To view the link you have to Register or Login from 9am on Wednesday to purchase tickets.
Please note – booking fees of £2.50 per ticket plus a postage fee of either £2 (first class) or £6.50 (registered) will be charged.
Tickets can also be ordered by phone on: 0871 230 5539 capacity for phone bookings is limited particularly over weekends, supporters are requested to purchase online to avoid any lengthy delays. Calls cost 10p per minute from most landlines plus standard network charges apply.
Singing Sections & Level 2 blocks
Please be aware that Blocks 133 & 134 have been designated as the “singing section”.
Anyone wanting to be part of this area is advised to book tickets in these blocks.
Please note that the Level 2 Blocks (any block starting with a 2) are Club Wembley seats and are not included in our allocation.
*Members must have been registered by 24th April 2016 to be eligible for a ticket
**Vice Presidents, Directors Box Holders and Supporters with Disabilities
Please note that Vice Presidents, Directors Box Holders and existing supporters with disabilities registered with the Club can order via the CPFC Box Office at Selhurst Park from Wednesday 4th May at 09:00 and will be limited to 1 Ticket each and will be subject to charges shown above.
The Emirates FA Cup Final: Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
Wembley Stadium
Saturday 21st May 2016 Kick Off 17.30
Tickets for The Emirates FA Cup Final will go on sale to current Season Ticket Holders and Paid Members* on Wednesday 4th May 2016 at 09.00. Crystal Palace have been allocated seats in the West half of the stadium.
Tickets will be sold in five phases via SEE tickets online using the loyalty point scheme. Phases 4 and 5 are subject to ticket availability.
Please note that these tickets will not be on sale via the CPFC Box Office (other than to Vice Presidents, Directors Box Holders and existing supporters registered disabled with the Club**). No tickets will be on sale via the CPFC website.
When booking you will need to provide your surname and your client reference number which is located in the bottom left hand corner of your season ticket/membership card.
Groups of supporters will be able to purchase tickets together as long as the lead booker has all the surname and client reference numbers, and all supporters in the group have the correct number of loyalty points for that phase. (Maximum of 10 client references per transaction).
Please note that point totals are as of Sunday 24th April 2016, any points accrued after this date will not be recognised.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR CUSTOMER REFERENCE ONLY ALLOWS YOU TO PURCHASE IN ONE SALES PHASE
The selling phases will be as follows:
Phase 1
From Wednesday 4th May at 09.00.
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by Sunday 24th April 2016 with 2500+ points - 1 ticket per Season Ticket Holder or Paid Member.
Phase 2
From Thursday 5th May at 09.00.
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by Sunday 24th April 2016 with 1000+ points - 1 ticket per Season Ticket Holder or Paid Member.
Phase 3
From Friday 6th May at 09:00
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by Sunday 24th April 2016 with 500+ points - 1 ticket per Season Ticket Holder or Paid Member.
Phase 4 (SUBJECT TO TICKETS REMAINING)
From Monday 9th May at 09.00
Paid Members who were registered by Sunday 24th April, with 100+ loyalty points required - 1 ticket per Paid Member.
Phase 5 (SUBJECT TO TICKETS REMAINING)
From Tuesday 10th May at 09.00
Paid Members who were registered by Sunday 24th April, with no loyalty points required - 1 ticket per Paid Member.
Supporters who purchase their 16/17 season ticket before 17.00 on Tuesday 3rd May will have their 500 loyalty points added in order to qualify to purchase under the appropriate phase. This applies to both season ticket renewals and the purchase of new season tickets.
The club anticipate that all Season Ticket Holders will be able to purchase their ticket in either phase 1, 2 or 3.
Supporters will be able to request tickets from preferred blocks but will not be able to select individual seats. A stadium map is available when purchasing online.
The following ticket pricing categories will apply:
Category 1 £115
Category 2 £85
Category 3 £65
Category 4 £45
To view the link you have to Register or Login for a full list of the FAQs for the ticket sales of this game.
Concessions are £10 off the full price all over the stadium.
Seniors (aged 65 and over), 18-21 year-olds, juniors (Under 18), and Full time Students registered with the Club.
To view the link you have to Register or Login from 9am on Wednesday to purchase tickets.
Please note – booking fees of £2.50 per ticket plus a postage fee of either £2 (first class) or £6.50 (registered) will be charged.
Tickets can also be ordered by phone on: 0871 230 5539 capacity for phone bookings is limited particularly over weekends, supporters are requested to purchase online to avoid any lengthy delays. Calls cost 10p per minute from most landlines plus standard network charges apply.
Singing Sections & Level 2 blocks
Please be aware that Blocks 133 & 134 have been designated as the “singing section”.
Anyone wanting to be part of this area is advised to book tickets in these blocks.
Please note that the Level 2 Blocks (any block starting with a 2) are Club Wembley seats and are not included in our allocation.
*Members must have been registered by 24th April 2016 to be eligible for a ticket
**Vice Presidents, Directors Box Holders and Supporters with Disabilities
Please note that Vice Presidents, Directors Box Holders and existing supporters with disabilities registered with the Club can order via the CPFC Box Office at Selhurst Park from Wednesday 4th May at 09:00 and will be limited to 1 Ticket each and will be subject to charges shown above.
May Betting Masters - 150
BM - 150...All welcome, show the BBS who the best punter is; don't delay join today
OoM following April comp
With 2 wins this year already no surprise to see Louis up top, Paul and 3 Beers have both placed in all 4 months, PoolKing also well in the mix
Louis 23
============
pauldrulez 19
PoolKing 17
evvo111 13
Stigma 12
Finbar 11
kayjay 9
3 Beers at HT 9
No1Fan 7
JamTheEagle 3
StuNick 2
Funk Butter 2
LLCOOLSTEVE 1
Previous winners:
1: el mico
2: three-way 0-0-0 final draw !!!(Plugster, late mail and odds against)
3: Finbar
4: Grim Reaper
5: EagleSE24
6: LLCOOLSTEVE
7: Stigma
8: Stigma
9: Stigma
10: Tor
11: Finbar
12: Finbar
13: old git
----------------------------
Overall best betting in 2004: Stigma
----------------------------
14. Reps AJ
15. bradley eagle
16. Tor
17. LLCOOLSTEVE
18. stevejfh
19. Tor
20. Finbar
21. Drunk eagle
22. Ozeagle
23. LLCOOLSTEVE
24. Wildcat Army
25. LLCOOLSTEVE
----------------------------
Overall best better in 2005: stevejfh
----------------------------
26: si1965
27: Ozeagle
28: srs9jps
29. si1965
30: hakers
31: Tor (WC '06)
32: srs9jps
33: NO1FAN
34: Drunk eagle
35: Stigma
36: Stigma
37: DedBallSpeshlst
-----------------------------
Overall best better in 2006: Flat Noodle
-----------------------------
38: LLCOOLSTEVE
39: Finbar
40: richdeniro
41: Stigma
Champions league winner 06/07: Ian Hart
UEFA Cup winner 06/07: Gav The Hamster
42: Finbar
43: Funk Butter
44: PoolKing
45: Funk Butter
46: Drunk Eagle
47: StuNick
48: Stigma
49: StuNick
Champions league winner 07/08-1: Finbar
UEFA Cup winner 07/08-1: Gav The Hamster
-----------------------------
Overall best better in 2007: Finbar
-----------------------------
50: GodstoneEagle
51: Funk Butter
52: Finbar
53: Funk Butter
54: LLCOOLSTEVE
55: Al From Bromley
56: Stigma
2008 Olympics: pauldrulez
57: pauldrulez
58: NO1FAN
59: Al From Bromley
60: Drunk Eagle
-----------------------------
Overall best better in 2008: StuNick
-----------------------------
61: StuNick
62: ardeo
63: Stigma
64: LLCOOLSTEVE
65: Finbar
66: No1Fan
67: Al From Bromley
68: Al From Bromley
69: Funk Butter
70: DedBallSpeshlst
71: Kayjay
72: Gooders
73: gjohnk
-----------------------------
Overall best better in 2009: Funk Butter
-----------------------------
74: Finbar
75: StuNick
76: DedBallSpeshlst
77: Swanny32
78: Funk Butter
79: Funk Butter
80: gjohnk
81: Finbar
82: MynamenisnotMax
83: No1Fan
84: gjohnk
85: Little Fozzie
-----------------------------
World Cup 2010 winner: old git
Overall best better in 2010: ?????
-----------------------------
86: Flat Noodle
87: Finbar
88: GodstoneEagle
89: Flat Noodle
90: mynameisnotmax
91: Louis
92: Funk Butter
93: gjohnk
94: DedBallSpeshlst
95: Stigma
96: cantspell
97: No1Fan
========================
2011 Order of Merit Winner: Finbar
========================
March 100th edition knockout special: Little Fozzie
Champions league winner 1st half 2011: Finbar
Champions league winner 2nd half 2011: StuNick
Jan - May UEFA Cup winner 2011: StuNick
Aug - Dec UEFA Cup winner 2011: Housey100
98: 3 Beers at HT
99: StuNick
100: cantspell
101: Funk Butter
102: Finbar
103: Swanny32
104: Funk Butter
105: Louis
106: srs9jps
107: Funk Butter
108: LLCOOLSTEVE
109: Funk Butter
========================
2012 Order of Merit Winner: Funk Butter
August - Dec 2012 Champions League winner: Swanny32
August - Dec 2012 UEFA Cup winner: JamTheEagle
Jan - May 2012 Champions League winner: No1Fan
Jan - May 2012 UEFA Cup winner: Ian Hart
========================
110: Louis
111: Louis
112: Gooders
113: Finbar
114: Little Fozzie
115: StuNick
116: Flat Noodle
117: Louis
118: evvo111
119: srs9jps
120: StuNick
121: LLCOOLSTEVE
========================
2013 Order of Merit Winner: Louis
Jan - May 2013 Champions League Winner: Gooders
Jan - May 2013 UEFA Cup winner: Scoopster
Aug - Dec 2013 Champions League Winner: Little Fozzie
Aug - Dec 2013 UEFA Cup Winner: Stigma
========================
122: No1Fan
123: PoolKing
124: LLCOOLSTEVE
125: 3 Beers at HT
126: Louis
127: Finbar
128: LLCOOLSTEVE
129: 3 Beers at HT
130: Finbar
131: Funk Butter
132: Stig
133: Louis
2014 Order of Merit winner: Finbar
Jan - May 2014 Champions League Winner: Stigma
Jan - May 2014 UEFA Cup winner: Bellyman
Aug - Dec 2014 Champions League Winner: Ardeo
Aug - Dec 2014 UEFA Cup Winner: PoolKing
Winter Olympics 2014 Winner: srs9jps
134: Gooders
135: Finbar
136: 3 Beers at HT
137: Funk Butter
138: €pfc
139: Gooders
140: Funk Butter
141: Louis
142: evvo111
143: pauldrulez
144: Louis
145: evvo111
2015 Order of Merit winner: Finbar
Jan - May 2015 Champions League Winner: Funk Butter
Jan - May 2015 UEFA Cup winner: Flat Noodle
Aug - Dec 2015 Champions League Winner: PoolKing
Aug - Dec 2015 UEFA Cup Winner: Little Fozzie
===============================
146: Louis
147: PoolKing
148: Louis
149: evvo111
Rules are as follows
1 Every player has 200 points to bet with in the first round.
2 Each separate bet made is 10 points meaning players have 20 bets during the first 20 days. Maximum bet on a single market is 10 points, same rule applies for identical multis (basically no duplicate bets though you can do a team A, team B double on one bet and then add team C for a treble in another bet)
3 In the second round the 4* finalists all start by carrying forward 25% of their score from the first round added to the 150 points that can bet used in the second round. The person who qualifies for the final with the most points also gets an additional 10pt bet. (*if the number of participants gets to 16 or more, then a 5th finalist place will be added and then one more for every 5 players on top of that).
4 Betting Masters, first group stages runs from 0000 on the first of the month (standard UK time) to 2359hrs on the 20th of the month. Then the top four* posters come together in a mini league from there on until the end of the month.
Final bet settlement must occur before 2359 on the last day of the month.
5 Naturally the winner is the person with the highest score at the end of the last day of the month.
6 Scoring consists of total winnings and is inclusive of 10 point stake i.e. someone bets on a 6/4 horse and it wins their score becomes 25 (15 points profits plus the 10 pt stake) There is no score for any bets not used. Losing bets are scored as zero, not -10.
Any bet from an exchange bookie will have a 4% commission (on the winnings), if nothing else is explicitly stated in the post.
7 Players must quote where they're getting their prices.
8 Singles and upwards accepted.
9 For boxed multis and bets such as Yankees, each separate bet within the bet counts as separate and will cost 10pts per bet. e.g. ten trebles from five selections will use up 100 points.
10. E/W bets are counted as two bets in the masters, which means 10 points x 2
11. For tracking purposes, players are requested to put the outcome of their bets on the post for all events other than European soccer/tennis.
12. Where possible players are requested to put down a running total of their bets in their posts, although I'll also try and produce rolling league tables where possible.
13. After a bet has been posted up, one is not allowed to edit it..
14. The bets must be possible to do in real life, meaning for example that if you got a multi, all the odds have to come from 1 bookmaker. You can’t shop around for the highest odds and put them together. "Special promotion" type bets are not allowed though BOG (Best Odds Guaranteed) are.
15. Bets must be placed at odds of 1/10 (or 1.1 in decimal) or higher
16. Any Draw No Bet bets where the result is a push will always have the bet settled as void, never 10pts. Any asian handicap bet where the result is a push (in full) will have the bet settled as void. Any asian handicap where half of the stake is returned will be marked down as 5pts with the remainder of the Asian handicap settled as a win or a loss (this is applicable for asian handicaps such as 2.25 or -2, -2.5 etc)
17. In the event that a player is not sure if their bet will finish in time, before midnight on the 20th or midnight for qualifying midnight on the final day of the month for the final, they can make a provisional bet or bets which then become actual bets only if their original selection(s) finishes at 12.01am or after
OoM following April comp
With 2 wins this year already no surprise to see Louis up top, Paul and 3 Beers have both placed in all 4 months, PoolKing also well in the mix
Louis 23
============
pauldrulez 19
PoolKing 17
evvo111 13
Stigma 12
Finbar 11
kayjay 9
3 Beers at HT 9
No1Fan 7
JamTheEagle 3
StuNick 2
Funk Butter 2
LLCOOLSTEVE 1
Previous winners:
1: el mico
2: three-way 0-0-0 final draw !!!(Plugster, late mail and odds against)
3: Finbar
4: Grim Reaper
5: EagleSE24
6: LLCOOLSTEVE
7: Stigma
8: Stigma
9: Stigma
10: Tor
11: Finbar
12: Finbar
13: old git
----------------------------
Overall best betting in 2004: Stigma
----------------------------
14. Reps AJ
15. bradley eagle
16. Tor
17. LLCOOLSTEVE
18. stevejfh
19. Tor
20. Finbar
21. Drunk eagle
22. Ozeagle
23. LLCOOLSTEVE
24. Wildcat Army
25. LLCOOLSTEVE
----------------------------
Overall best better in 2005: stevejfh
----------------------------
26: si1965
27: Ozeagle
28: srs9jps
29. si1965
30: hakers
31: Tor (WC '06)
32: srs9jps
33: NO1FAN
34: Drunk eagle
35: Stigma
36: Stigma
37: DedBallSpeshlst
-----------------------------
Overall best better in 2006: Flat Noodle
-----------------------------
38: LLCOOLSTEVE
39: Finbar
40: richdeniro
41: Stigma
Champions league winner 06/07: Ian Hart
UEFA Cup winner 06/07: Gav The Hamster
42: Finbar
43: Funk Butter
44: PoolKing
45: Funk Butter
46: Drunk Eagle
47: StuNick
48: Stigma
49: StuNick
Champions league winner 07/08-1: Finbar
UEFA Cup winner 07/08-1: Gav The Hamster
-----------------------------
Overall best better in 2007: Finbar
-----------------------------
50: GodstoneEagle
51: Funk Butter
52: Finbar
53: Funk Butter
54: LLCOOLSTEVE
55: Al From Bromley
56: Stigma
2008 Olympics: pauldrulez
57: pauldrulez
58: NO1FAN
59: Al From Bromley
60: Drunk Eagle
-----------------------------
Overall best better in 2008: StuNick
-----------------------------
61: StuNick
62: ardeo
63: Stigma
64: LLCOOLSTEVE
65: Finbar
66: No1Fan
67: Al From Bromley
68: Al From Bromley
69: Funk Butter
70: DedBallSpeshlst
71: Kayjay
72: Gooders
73: gjohnk
-----------------------------
Overall best better in 2009: Funk Butter
-----------------------------
74: Finbar
75: StuNick
76: DedBallSpeshlst
77: Swanny32
78: Funk Butter
79: Funk Butter
80: gjohnk
81: Finbar
82: MynamenisnotMax
83: No1Fan
84: gjohnk
85: Little Fozzie
-----------------------------
World Cup 2010 winner: old git
Overall best better in 2010: ?????
-----------------------------
86: Flat Noodle
87: Finbar
88: GodstoneEagle
89: Flat Noodle
90: mynameisnotmax
91: Louis
92: Funk Butter
93: gjohnk
94: DedBallSpeshlst
95: Stigma
96: cantspell
97: No1Fan
========================
2011 Order of Merit Winner: Finbar
========================
March 100th edition knockout special: Little Fozzie
Champions league winner 1st half 2011: Finbar
Champions league winner 2nd half 2011: StuNick
Jan - May UEFA Cup winner 2011: StuNick
Aug - Dec UEFA Cup winner 2011: Housey100
98: 3 Beers at HT
99: StuNick
100: cantspell
101: Funk Butter
102: Finbar
103: Swanny32
104: Funk Butter
105: Louis
106: srs9jps
107: Funk Butter
108: LLCOOLSTEVE
109: Funk Butter
========================
2012 Order of Merit Winner: Funk Butter
August - Dec 2012 Champions League winner: Swanny32
August - Dec 2012 UEFA Cup winner: JamTheEagle
Jan - May 2012 Champions League winner: No1Fan
Jan - May 2012 UEFA Cup winner: Ian Hart
========================
110: Louis
111: Louis
112: Gooders
113: Finbar
114: Little Fozzie
115: StuNick
116: Flat Noodle
117: Louis
118: evvo111
119: srs9jps
120: StuNick
121: LLCOOLSTEVE
========================
2013 Order of Merit Winner: Louis
Jan - May 2013 Champions League Winner: Gooders
Jan - May 2013 UEFA Cup winner: Scoopster
Aug - Dec 2013 Champions League Winner: Little Fozzie
Aug - Dec 2013 UEFA Cup Winner: Stigma
========================
122: No1Fan
123: PoolKing
124: LLCOOLSTEVE
125: 3 Beers at HT
126: Louis
127: Finbar
128: LLCOOLSTEVE
129: 3 Beers at HT
130: Finbar
131: Funk Butter
132: Stig
133: Louis
2014 Order of Merit winner: Finbar
Jan - May 2014 Champions League Winner: Stigma
Jan - May 2014 UEFA Cup winner: Bellyman
Aug - Dec 2014 Champions League Winner: Ardeo
Aug - Dec 2014 UEFA Cup Winner: PoolKing
Winter Olympics 2014 Winner: srs9jps
134: Gooders
135: Finbar
136: 3 Beers at HT
137: Funk Butter
138: €pfc
139: Gooders
140: Funk Butter
141: Louis
142: evvo111
143: pauldrulez
144: Louis
145: evvo111
2015 Order of Merit winner: Finbar
Jan - May 2015 Champions League Winner: Funk Butter
Jan - May 2015 UEFA Cup winner: Flat Noodle
Aug - Dec 2015 Champions League Winner: PoolKing
Aug - Dec 2015 UEFA Cup Winner: Little Fozzie
===============================
146: Louis
147: PoolKing
148: Louis
149: evvo111
Rules are as follows
1 Every player has 200 points to bet with in the first round.
2 Each separate bet made is 10 points meaning players have 20 bets during the first 20 days. Maximum bet on a single market is 10 points, same rule applies for identical multis (basically no duplicate bets though you can do a team A, team B double on one bet and then add team C for a treble in another bet)
3 In the second round the 4* finalists all start by carrying forward 25% of their score from the first round added to the 150 points that can bet used in the second round. The person who qualifies for the final with the most points also gets an additional 10pt bet. (*if the number of participants gets to 16 or more, then a 5th finalist place will be added and then one more for every 5 players on top of that).
4 Betting Masters, first group stages runs from 0000 on the first of the month (standard UK time) to 2359hrs on the 20th of the month. Then the top four* posters come together in a mini league from there on until the end of the month.
Final bet settlement must occur before 2359 on the last day of the month.
5 Naturally the winner is the person with the highest score at the end of the last day of the month.
6 Scoring consists of total winnings and is inclusive of 10 point stake i.e. someone bets on a 6/4 horse and it wins their score becomes 25 (15 points profits plus the 10 pt stake) There is no score for any bets not used. Losing bets are scored as zero, not -10.
Any bet from an exchange bookie will have a 4% commission (on the winnings), if nothing else is explicitly stated in the post.
7 Players must quote where they're getting their prices.
8 Singles and upwards accepted.
9 For boxed multis and bets such as Yankees, each separate bet within the bet counts as separate and will cost 10pts per bet. e.g. ten trebles from five selections will use up 100 points.
10. E/W bets are counted as two bets in the masters, which means 10 points x 2
11. For tracking purposes, players are requested to put the outcome of their bets on the post for all events other than European soccer/tennis.
12. Where possible players are requested to put down a running total of their bets in their posts, although I'll also try and produce rolling league tables where possible.
13. After a bet has been posted up, one is not allowed to edit it..
14. The bets must be possible to do in real life, meaning for example that if you got a multi, all the odds have to come from 1 bookmaker. You can’t shop around for the highest odds and put them together. "Special promotion" type bets are not allowed though BOG (Best Odds Guaranteed) are.
15. Bets must be placed at odds of 1/10 (or 1.1 in decimal) or higher
16. Any Draw No Bet bets where the result is a push will always have the bet settled as void, never 10pts. Any asian handicap bet where the result is a push (in full) will have the bet settled as void. Any asian handicap where half of the stake is returned will be marked down as 5pts with the remainder of the Asian handicap settled as a win or a loss (this is applicable for asian handicaps such as 2.25 or -2, -2.5 etc)
17. In the event that a player is not sure if their bet will finish in time, before midnight on the 20th or midnight for qualifying midnight on the final day of the month for the final, they can make a provisional bet or bets which then become actual bets only if their original selection(s) finishes at 12.01am or after
FA Cup Final Phase 2 1000 or 1250 points
From Thursday 5th May at 09:00am
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by 24th April 2016 with 1250+ points 1 ticket per Client Ref.**
Phase 2
From Thursday 5th May at 09.00.
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by Sunday 24th April 2016 with 1000+ points - 1 ticket per Season Ticket Holder or Paid Member.
Read more at To view the link you have to Register or Login
To view the link you have to Register or Login
CAN SOMEONE AT THE CLUB CONFIRM THIS , 1000 or 1250 .?
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by 24th April 2016 with 1250+ points 1 ticket per Client Ref.**
Phase 2
From Thursday 5th May at 09.00.
Season Ticket Holders & Paid Members registered by Sunday 24th April 2016 with 1000+ points - 1 ticket per Season Ticket Holder or Paid Member.
Read more at To view the link you have to Register or Login
To view the link you have to Register or Login
CAN SOMEONE AT THE CLUB CONFIRM THIS , 1000 or 1250 .?
When you Boil it Down- how Many of our Players are Premiership Standard?
I say we have eleven definites and four maybes/on their day's.
Definites are: Speroni, Ward, Dann, Delaney, Souare, Cabaye, MacArthur, Bolasie, Puncheon, Zaha, Wickham. (Our first 11)
Maybes/on their day's: Jedinak, Ledley, Hennessey, Kelly.
The rest simply aren't up to it.
Looking at that one could argue we have over achieved somewhat in the past three seasons....
Definites are: Speroni, Ward, Dann, Delaney, Souare, Cabaye, MacArthur, Bolasie, Puncheon, Zaha, Wickham. (Our first 11)
Maybes/on their day's: Jedinak, Ledley, Hennessey, Kelly.
The rest simply aren't up to it.
Looking at that one could argue we have over achieved somewhat in the past three seasons....
What makes a good manager?
Reading all the time whether Pardew should stay or go but what is the job description of a successful manager? and how has Pardew compared to that criteria?
Recruitment?
Tactical awareness? Prior to kick off
The ability to change things correctly during a match?
Player motivation?
Choice of Back room staff?
Set plays...both offensively and defensively?
Appropriateness of the Work on the training ground?
Playing style and team ethics?
For me recruitment has to be questioned........last year the French league which from his time at Newcastle he should know inside out boasted PAYET and KANTE and CABAYE....not too sure we got the best deal there.......WICKHAM? LEE? SAKO? ADEBAYOR? McCARTHY.
Tactical awareness........ok at setting teams out to defend but always seemingly at the expense of scoring goals......never gets the balance right.......relies almost totally on individual brilliance rather than a well planned and thought through plan of action.
The ability to change? During a match???? Not sure he would have supporters suggesting this is a strength.
Player motivation.......seems to believe that giving players freedom is the best form of management
Back room staff........not really his call
Set plays.......still benefitting from the Pulis regime here
Appropriateness of training......I cannot comment as not party to what goes on but the recent run of defeats suggest this is also not a strength
Playing style / ethos.........not really sure I know what this is in relation to Pardews footballing philosophy..........IH wanted to play like Barcelona and TP like Stoke....not quite sure what Pardew believes in
Recruitment?
Tactical awareness? Prior to kick off
The ability to change things correctly during a match?
Player motivation?
Choice of Back room staff?
Set plays...both offensively and defensively?
Appropriateness of the Work on the training ground?
Playing style and team ethics?
For me recruitment has to be questioned........last year the French league which from his time at Newcastle he should know inside out boasted PAYET and KANTE and CABAYE....not too sure we got the best deal there.......WICKHAM? LEE? SAKO? ADEBAYOR? McCARTHY.
Tactical awareness........ok at setting teams out to defend but always seemingly at the expense of scoring goals......never gets the balance right.......relies almost totally on individual brilliance rather than a well planned and thought through plan of action.
The ability to change? During a match???? Not sure he would have supporters suggesting this is a strength.
Player motivation.......seems to believe that giving players freedom is the best form of management
Back room staff........not really his call
Set plays.......still benefitting from the Pulis regime here
Appropriateness of training......I cannot comment as not party to what goes on but the recent run of defeats suggest this is also not a strength
Playing style / ethos.........not really sure I know what this is in relation to Pardews footballing philosophy..........IH wanted to play like Barcelona and TP like Stoke....not quite sure what Pardew believes in
Player Ratings And Reviews: Newcastle (away)
Hennessey 6 His critics will say he was at fault for goal. Maybe he was (I don't think so btw) but some good saves/handling/alert keeping too in any case
Souare 6 Fine. Defended very well i thought, against a tricky opponent
Delaney 7 MOM Our best player, blocks, headers, tackles, leadership. Showed Mitrovic who is boss
Dann 6 Looks a little out of sorts. Pulled Townsend down for the goal but correct thing to do as Delaney was out of position
Ward 6 Some good headers in first half. Abysmal in possession
Jedinak 6 Solid enough
Cabaye 6 Should never have taken pen, awful pass completion in 1st half especially but has the nous
Bolasie 6 Excellent first half, well struck shots, pace, strength etc but faded massively. He's not fit enough to play in midfield
Mccarthur 7 Great to see him back - good energy, playing way out of position - he's not got attacking ability
Puncheon 5 Did very little of note in an attacking sense.
Wickham 6 Held it up ok, classy touches, no support
Subs:
Sako 5 Didn't affect the game. Some decent footwork but nothing of note
Adebayor 5 Nothing
Gayle 5 Nothing
Great to see Wickham and Mccarthur get game time. Formation was all wrong - Bolasie should have been through the middle. Subs just don't offer enough. We missed our POTY massively. Don't think the tactics at the start did us any favours. The best player on the pitch by a mile was Townsend. Quick, worked bloody hard, great free kick, a constant menace. If only Jedinak had taken the pen we could have bought him but they will probably stay up now.
Souare 6 Fine. Defended very well i thought, against a tricky opponent
Delaney 7 MOM Our best player, blocks, headers, tackles, leadership. Showed Mitrovic who is boss
Dann 6 Looks a little out of sorts. Pulled Townsend down for the goal but correct thing to do as Delaney was out of position
Ward 6 Some good headers in first half. Abysmal in possession
Jedinak 6 Solid enough
Cabaye 6 Should never have taken pen, awful pass completion in 1st half especially but has the nous
Bolasie 6 Excellent first half, well struck shots, pace, strength etc but faded massively. He's not fit enough to play in midfield
Mccarthur 7 Great to see him back - good energy, playing way out of position - he's not got attacking ability
Puncheon 5 Did very little of note in an attacking sense.
Wickham 6 Held it up ok, classy touches, no support
Subs:
Sako 5 Didn't affect the game. Some decent footwork but nothing of note
Adebayor 5 Nothing
Gayle 5 Nothing
Great to see Wickham and Mccarthur get game time. Formation was all wrong - Bolasie should have been through the middle. Subs just don't offer enough. We missed our POTY massively. Don't think the tactics at the start did us any favours. The best player on the pitch by a mile was Townsend. Quick, worked bloody hard, great free kick, a constant menace. If only Jedinak had taken the pen we could have bought him but they will probably stay up now.
Suggestion: Deandre Yedlin
Pacy right back, gets forward, works hard, young. Down the pecking order at Spurs. Thoughts?
Wenger - Arsenal Fans need to get real
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He has done a brilliant job and Arsenal will be in a good long term position.
He deserves better support from the fans.
At the same time, with my Palace hat on, I am quite happy for them not to be careful what they wish for.
He has done a brilliant job and Arsenal will be in a good long term position.
He deserves better support from the fans.
At the same time, with my Palace hat on, I am quite happy for them not to be careful what they wish for.
Palace fan (Mum) floored at semi
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Just to let you know the lady in question (my mother) is ok and making a slow recovery.
My only grievance in all this was that the two blokes involved didn't once ask mum or my wife if they were ok and disappeared off into the concourse. Poor effort!
Just to let you know the lady in question (my mother) is ok and making a slow recovery.
My only grievance in all this was that the two blokes involved didn't once ask mum or my wife if they were ok and disappeared off into the concourse. Poor effort!
Time for Tony Bloom to step down?
If the unthinkable occurs, and plucky Brighton's £200m promotion wave finally pops them onto the hallowed beaches of the PL, will Tony have to step down?
I understand the FA's fit and proper person/owner test is somewhat more stringent than the League's, and it is difficult to imagine them looking kindly on a man who allegedly makes his fortune profiting off the weak minded gambling addicts who frequent his seedy betting underworld dominion.
I sense the honourable, morally untouchable followers of BHAFC would welcome the news. Bloom's money is already in the bank, and they could now cut him loose in the knowledge that his revenue stream could be transplanted directly with TV money. It is an open secret in football that it has been an emotional struggle for their fans to continue their moral crusade against basically the whole of football whilst their club's own success has been built on the salty tears of recovering alcoholic divorcees with inappropriately large ownership of two and a half inch long pens that only work for three minutes.
So far, Tony Bloom has declined to comment
I understand the FA's fit and proper person/owner test is somewhat more stringent than the League's, and it is difficult to imagine them looking kindly on a man who allegedly makes his fortune profiting off the weak minded gambling addicts who frequent his seedy betting underworld dominion.
I sense the honourable, morally untouchable followers of BHAFC would welcome the news. Bloom's money is already in the bank, and they could now cut him loose in the knowledge that his revenue stream could be transplanted directly with TV money. It is an open secret in football that it has been an emotional struggle for their fans to continue their moral crusade against basically the whole of football whilst their club's own success has been built on the salty tears of recovering alcoholic divorcees with inappropriately large ownership of two and a half inch long pens that only work for three minutes.
So far, Tony Bloom has declined to comment
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Dave Clark Five film, bbc4 9pm Friday 29th
Just seen this starting now on bbc4. Not expecting much mention of Palace but may be of interest to some?
Match Updates: Weekend football
Birmingham 1 - Middlesborough 0
Great goal but what a terrible start to the weekend.
Great goal but what a terrible start to the weekend.
Pubs for: FA Cup final - Wembley Central, Baker Street etc.
So, it's been confirmed we're on the West side of the stadium and (just like the 2013 playoff final) we will have the following pubs:
The Green Man, Dagmar Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8DF
Blue Room, 53 Wembley Hill Road, Wembley, HA9 8BE
Liquor Station, 379 High Road, Wembley, HA9 6AA
JJ Moons, 397 High Road, Wembley, HA9 7DT
Thirsty Eddie’s, 412 High Road, Wembley, HA9 6AH
Masti, 576 - 582 High Road, Wembley, HA0 2AA
Flannery’s, 610 High Road, Wembley, HA0 2AF
Station 31 (Speakeasy), 299 -303 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6BD
The Corner House (Mannions), 313 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6BA
Fusilier, 652 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2HA
The Copper Jug, 10 The Broadway, Wembley, HA9 8JU
Powerleague, Olympic Way, Wembley
The best station for the majority of these is Wembley Central.
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The Green Man, Dagmar Avenue, Wembley, HA9 8DF
Blue Room, 53 Wembley Hill Road, Wembley, HA9 8BE
Liquor Station, 379 High Road, Wembley, HA9 6AA
JJ Moons, 397 High Road, Wembley, HA9 7DT
Thirsty Eddie’s, 412 High Road, Wembley, HA9 6AH
Masti, 576 - 582 High Road, Wembley, HA0 2AA
Flannery’s, 610 High Road, Wembley, HA0 2AF
Station 31 (Speakeasy), 299 -303 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6BD
The Corner House (Mannions), 313 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA9 6BA
Fusilier, 652 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2HA
The Copper Jug, 10 The Broadway, Wembley, HA9 8JU
Powerleague, Olympic Way, Wembley
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Rumour: Cyriac Gohi
The Adder reporting that Palace and West Ham interested in 25 year old Oostende striker Cyriac Gohi, who was born in the Ivory Coast. Scored 10 in 14 games according to Wiki, but at 5'8'' maybe too small to play as loan striker, probably better behind the front man. Anyway it's all hypothetical and probably Agent talk.
Weird Chrome rpoblem
Hi,
Been using chrome for many a year on multiple devices without any major issues but for a while now if I scroll the screen goes blank and it seems to refresh and go to the top of the page - not back to where I was.
This seems to happen to various degress on the ipad, W7 and W10 and TBH today it's got to the point where its unusable.
Anyone else had anything like this?
Been using chrome for many a year on multiple devices without any major issues but for a while now if I scroll the screen goes blank and it seems to refresh and go to the top of the page - not back to where I was.
This seems to happen to various degress on the ipad, W7 and W10 and TBH today it's got to the point where its unusable.
Anyone else had anything like this?
Official club website
Looking at the official club website, it is difficult to believe we have reached the FA Cup Final. Still no mention of kits or stadium ends despite that info being available a couple of days ago.
And you might have thought there would be something about when kick-off time will be confirmed or when they expect to have ticket details.
We're in the Cup Final for God's sake. Can't we at least recognise that achievement on the official website.
On my way to stay with friends in Newcastle. Just been told it's snowing at the moment!
And you might have thought there would be something about when kick-off time will be confirmed or when they expect to have ticket details.
We're in the Cup Final for God's sake. Can't we at least recognise that achievement on the official website.
On my way to stay with friends in Newcastle. Just been told it's snowing at the moment!
Herr Colonpharter's Big Day
Our German cousin is getting married at the end of May and this coming weekend is the stag do.
An invasion of the East Coast (Great Yarmouth to be exact) has been planned.
Best wishes to the bride and groom.
An invasion of the East Coast (Great Yarmouth to be exact) has been planned.
Best wishes to the bride and groom.
Lee CY unhappy
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Makes interesting reading if true and not taken out of context or twisted by the media.
Makes interesting reading if true and not taken out of context or twisted by the media.
Cheap Air Fares
jeudi 28 avril 2016
In need of a bit of advice if there is anyone who has or regularly buys cheap air tickets?
I am aiming to get to Athens for just a few days at the end of May on a bit of a budget but the cheapest fares on easyjet and lastminute are way out of my reach.
I am aiming to get to Athens for just a few days at the end of May on a bit of a budget but the cheapest fares on easyjet and lastminute are way out of my reach.
Newcastle game - lift offered or sought from London
Yep, I've got my Newcastle ticket all sorted, but the original plan to stay up there the night before went all wrong due to other commitments.
Then the price of the train tickets became stupidly expensive.
So now I can drive up in my own car from south London and drive back, or not go, or become a passenger in someone else's car.
Therefore does anyone want a lift to Newcastle and back? I can take 2 non-smoking adults as passengers in comfort. Very early start Saturday morning and come back after the game.
I have done this with fellow Palace fans to Cardiff City away on a Boxing Day, and Blackpool away on a Bank Holiday.
Or - if you can take a (non-smoking) passenger, and bring me back to London afterwards (no hurry), then can I come with you?
If you want to get a lift with me, then I can pick you up/drop you off anywhere within reason on route between London and Newcastle.
It is very short notice so please send me a PM asap.
Then the price of the train tickets became stupidly expensive.
So now I can drive up in my own car from south London and drive back, or not go, or become a passenger in someone else's car.
Therefore does anyone want a lift to Newcastle and back? I can take 2 non-smoking adults as passengers in comfort. Very early start Saturday morning and come back after the game.
I have done this with fellow Palace fans to Cardiff City away on a Boxing Day, and Blackpool away on a Bank Holiday.
Or - if you can take a (non-smoking) passenger, and bring me back to London afterwards (no hurry), then can I come with you?
If you want to get a lift with me, then I can pick you up/drop you off anywhere within reason on route between London and Newcastle.
It is very short notice so please send me a PM asap.
Uber a viable alternative?
Wondering if anyone out there has any information of whether uber is an actual viable alternative to get from Heathrow to Wembley (hotel is near the stadium). Or if the express to Paddington is still the best since it is still early enough to get a decent priced ticket? Any thoughts?
A question about aircraft..
A plane is standing on a large treadmill or conveyor belt. The plane moves in one direction, while the conveyor moves in the opposite direction. This conveyor has a control system that tracks the plane speed and tunes the speed of the conveyor to be exactly the same (but in the opposite direction). Can the plane take off?
Mark Farmer RIP
I am very sorry to learn of the death of actor Mark Farmer at the age of just 53.
Maybe quite a few younger members won't know him, but those of a similar age to me (53) should do.
Mark was in Minder, Grange Hill and Relative Strangers to name but a few, but for me my strongest memory of him was when he played the lead role in the magnificent BBC 1983 production - Johnny Jarvis.
If you missed it at the time, you missed a great thing. Never repeated but can be found on DVD if you look creatively, Johnny Jarvis is something you won't regret getting hold of if you like good acting, a gripping storyline, dramas set in London and fantastic music along the way.
Thank you, Mark, for your acting work in general, but above all for your role in Johnny Jarvis. I won't forget you. RIP.
Maybe quite a few younger members won't know him, but those of a similar age to me (53) should do.
Mark was in Minder, Grange Hill and Relative Strangers to name but a few, but for me my strongest memory of him was when he played the lead role in the magnificent BBC 1983 production - Johnny Jarvis.
If you missed it at the time, you missed a great thing. Never repeated but can be found on DVD if you look creatively, Johnny Jarvis is something you won't regret getting hold of if you like good acting, a gripping storyline, dramas set in London and fantastic music along the way.
Thank you, Mark, for your acting work in general, but above all for your role in Johnny Jarvis. I won't forget you. RIP.
CPFC Foundation - Vets/ Walking Football (free sessions for fans)
I've just become aware that CPFC Foundation are offering free sessions, aimed at men & women > 40 years old;
- Bromley (next to CPFC training ground)
- Sutton (Sutton Goals centre)
- Croydon (Selhurst sports arena).
I guess it'll be similar to the Fitter Fans scheme they used to run up until last year, which I can vouch for as radically changing my life for the better.
- Bromley (next to CPFC training ground)
- Sutton (Sutton Goals centre)
- Croydon (Selhurst sports arena).
I guess it'll be similar to the Fitter Fans scheme they used to run up until last year, which I can vouch for as radically changing my life for the better.
Clattenburg to referee cup final
Just been announced
So we will have to win against even higher odds with this muppet in charge
Can the club or anyone challenge his appointment based on his biased record
So we will have to win against even higher odds with this muppet in charge
Can the club or anyone challenge his appointment based on his biased record
"We Love You"
Only one team in England does the "We Love You" football anthem justice and that is the Crystal Palace fans in full voice.
I have just seen a Leicester Choir no less singing it on Sky Sports News and Sky saying that it may catch on.
Sky's love-in with anything Leicester is cringeworthy to the point of being annoying.
Artificial clappers et al
I am so pleased that Palace have not gone down this route and that clappers are detested by our owners.
CPFC we clap with our hands.
I have just seen a Leicester Choir no less singing it on Sky Sports News and Sky saying that it may catch on.
Sky's love-in with anything Leicester is cringeworthy to the point of being annoying.
Artificial clappers et al
I am so pleased that Palace have not gone down this route and that clappers are detested by our owners.
CPFC we clap with our hands.
Crystal Palace offer to help the Cameroon federation
Crystal Palace offer to help the Cameroon federation.
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Rumour: Patrick Van Aanholt
From The S*n but still:
Patrick van Aanholt is Alan Pardew’s number one summer transfer target for Crystal Palace
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FA Cup Final Record
Please can we have details of the above in due course.
We must keep up the tradition of an FA Cup Final record. Download it, buy it on vinyl, do whatever.
I doubt I'll ever see another Final, so come on.
Please note this includes an open top bus through Croydon, we are in it to win it. On our day, we are as good as any team.
COYP
We must keep up the tradition of an FA Cup Final record. Download it, buy it on vinyl, do whatever.
I doubt I'll ever see another Final, so come on.
Please note this includes an open top bus through Croydon, we are in it to win it. On our day, we are as good as any team.
COYP
Name my spine
Back to work today & found this waiting for me (part of my role is training).
He/she needs a name - any suggestions?
If anyone knows whether he/she is male or female that would be handy :)
He/she needs a name - any suggestions?
If anyone knows whether he/she is male or female that would be handy :)
Cup Final tat
mercredi 27 avril 2016
Where's all the F A Cup Final tat then ?
Embroided polo shirts , shirts , pint glasses , half and half scarfs .
Cup final gnomes .
Embroided polo shirts , shirts , pint glasses , half and half scarfs .
Cup final gnomes .
COD: Infinite Warfare (+COD4 Remaster?)
Of course a new Call of Duty is coming out this year. But either this picture is fake or a remastered Modern Warfare is coming out as well.
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FA Cup Final - Travel ex USA/Canada
The point of this thread is to be a place to swap travel tips for those heading to Wembley from North America. Air fares around this time seem to be pretty wacky - I looked yesterday and Economy fares on BA from NY were more expensive than Premium Economy. Both were around $1900. I ended up booking Coach on AA to Edinburgh for under $1000. I'll make my way south by train and spend a few days in Scotland on the way back.They had similar fares to Man.. arrgh.
Other options from NY in include LA Compagnie which is all business class from Newark to Luton (a small town near Watford) at $1600 and Norwegian to Gatwick from NY,Orlando and Oakland .
Other options from NY in include LA Compagnie which is all business class from Newark to Luton (a small town near Watford) at $1600 and Norwegian to Gatwick from NY,Orlando and Oakland .
Abide With Me
For me as a 15 year old this was very very emotional at the 1990 cup final, remember feeling so so proud of my little club and yes there were tears.
About 9 minutes on this clip - enjoy and learn the words ready for the 21st May
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Wembley semi final ticket use
So I'm not normally a sentimental type of fan, have never kept programs or tickets from games but when I was emptying out my jacket I came across my Wembley ticket and couldn't bare to throw it away. I've decided that no matter what happens in the final I'm going to frame a Palace shirt with the semi and final ticket in it.
Anyone else doing anything with their Wembley momentos?
Anyone else doing anything with their Wembley momentos?
Cabaye and Newcastle United
Interesting article from a Newcastle United fan on how Cabaye's time in Newcastle compares with his time at Palace:
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All celebrities that share a surname must be related!
Back in the 90s there was a daft rumour going around that Paul Gascoigne's Dad was Bamber Gascoigne, who was the presenter of University Challenge at the time. For some reason I was reminded of that recently, so thought I'd start a thread listing names of some other celebrities who "must" be related.
So, to start: the Roman-era historian Mary Beard is married to Frank Beard, the drummer in ZZ Top.
So, to start: the Roman-era historian Mary Beard is married to Frank Beard, the drummer in ZZ Top.
Nintendo NX Console (March 2017)
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It sounds like it will be a successor to both the 3DS and the Wii. So it will be some sort of handheld/console hybrid. Maybe the controller will be a standalone handheld.
It sounds like it will be a successor to both the 3DS and the Wii. So it will be some sort of handheld/console hybrid. Maybe the controller will be a standalone handheld.
Star Wars Quiz Team Name
I am partaking in a Star Wars themed Quiz on May the 4th and need a witty name for my team.
Suggestions welcome!
Suggestions welcome!
Suggested Team and Formation For: Newcastle Away
Half-way through the week now, time to put the FA Cup in the cupboard for a while and concentrate on pressing business.
A key game, how to win it ?
A key game, how to win it ?
Is your business or company supporting Palace in the Cup?
We are having this banner printed to put on the front of our shop.
We are also looking to get council approval for the same artwork as a rear window sticker for all our taxis.
Anyone else showing their support at work?
We are also looking to get council approval for the same artwork as a rear window sticker for all our taxis.
Anyone else showing their support at work?
Suggestion: Borja "Bastón" González (striker, 23)
I think we should try and persuade Atlético Madrid to loan us Borja Bastón (real name Borja González), currently at Eibar in Spain. He's been loaned out by Atlético for the past five seasons, last season he scored 22 for Zaragoza in the Spanish second tier and this season has so far scored 17 for lowly Eibar in the top division. He is currently valued at £3-4 million but Atlético probably will want to hold on to him so may be willing to give him some Premiership experience, as they already have more strikers than they know what to do with, what with Vietto, Griezman, Fernando Torres, Correa, etc.
I doubt they would sell him (in spite of being on loan for five years). However, his contract is up for renewal this summer and Atlético are not allowed to buy any new players for the next two years, so will be keen to renew Bastón's contract, but Bastón can say to Atlético Madrid "up yours" if he wants - and would be a free agent to come to us or anyone else. This is unlikely, though, what with Atlético being his childhood team, and he is more likely to squeeze out of Atlético Madrid a really good contract, because there's nothing in the rules to say that Atlético can't improve existing contracts over the next two years.
Which of course will mean that he'll be available to go on loan again, unless Atlético really feel he is ready for the first team ahead of their other existing stars.
Definitely one to keep an eye on, and he already plays in the red and blue of Eibar!
I doubt they would sell him (in spite of being on loan for five years). However, his contract is up for renewal this summer and Atlético are not allowed to buy any new players for the next two years, so will be keen to renew Bastón's contract, but Bastón can say to Atlético Madrid "up yours" if he wants - and would be a free agent to come to us or anyone else. This is unlikely, though, what with Atlético being his childhood team, and he is more likely to squeeze out of Atlético Madrid a really good contract, because there's nothing in the rules to say that Atlético can't improve existing contracts over the next two years.
Which of course will mean that he'll be available to go on loan again, unless Atlético really feel he is ready for the first team ahead of their other existing stars.
Definitely one to keep an eye on, and he already plays in the red and blue of Eibar!
Rio 2016 kits
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Anybody else find the lack of speedos worn by Tom Daley somewhat wrong?
Anybody else find the lack of speedos worn by Tom Daley somewhat wrong?
The Premier League 'goal difference' table
Very often, the teams which win on points also win on goal difference. And the crap teams for points also have a crap goal difference.
This year's Premier league is interesting for many different reasons. The team at the top, do not have the best GD. Villa are not just rubbish, they have been dogsh1t. Bournemouth and Stoke are good on points but weak on GD. There is also a yawning gap between ManUre and the teams above them. And, most interestingly for us, although we struggled to pick up points this Springtime, our GD if better than the teams around us.
That really does suggest that we played well and were unlucky a lot of the time. It also suggests Stoke have been very lucky with their outcomes after leaking a lot of goals and not scoring so many themselves.
Play attacking football, play the Pulis conservative football, play the Leicester 1-0 victory every time. Its all in the Goal Difference. Follow the link and see....
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This year's Premier league is interesting for many different reasons. The team at the top, do not have the best GD. Villa are not just rubbish, they have been dogsh1t. Bournemouth and Stoke are good on points but weak on GD. There is also a yawning gap between ManUre and the teams above them. And, most interestingly for us, although we struggled to pick up points this Springtime, our GD if better than the teams around us.
That really does suggest that we played well and were unlucky a lot of the time. It also suggests Stoke have been very lucky with their outcomes after leaking a lot of goals and not scoring so many themselves.
Play attacking football, play the Pulis conservative football, play the Leicester 1-0 victory every time. Its all in the Goal Difference. Follow the link and see....
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The list of other clubs (besides us) that Brighton have declared to be tinpot
Burnley:
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One of the countries oldest clubs, have won the league twice, the FA Cup once and got to the QF of the European Cup.
All of which pales when compared to the mighty Brighton majestically shrugging their shoulders as their ground was sold to make way for a Toys R Us.
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One of the countries oldest clubs, have won the league twice, the FA Cup once and got to the QF of the European Cup.
All of which pales when compared to the mighty Brighton majestically shrugging their shoulders as their ground was sold to make way for a Toys R Us.
Paris Metro system
BBSers,
Need some help from you well travelled folk.
Off to Paris on Sunday for work and need to get from the airport, CDG, to Le Parc de Prince. Can anyone suggest the best way of doing this? And what would be the best ticket to buy?
Also, I need to book a hotel for Sunday night, somewhere between the ground and the airport. Any recommendations?
Need some help from you well travelled folk.
Off to Paris on Sunday for work and need to get from the airport, CDG, to Le Parc de Prince. Can anyone suggest the best way of doing this? And what would be the best ticket to buy?
Also, I need to book a hotel for Sunday night, somewhere between the ground and the airport. Any recommendations?
Discussion: Dominic Solanke
Not suggesting we should buy him, unless he really is outstanding and worth a first team place now. Is he?
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FINAL SEATING
mardi 26 avril 2016
Anyone know yet which end the Palace Supporters will be. I'd hate to buy tickets (if that is possible) for 500 quid each and end up surrounded by a bunch of drunken Mancunian's. Maybe its because I'm a (South) Londoner?
DJ BAZ, Sydney Australia
DJ BAZ, Sydney Australia
Rumour: Lewis Dunk
Ridiculous, I know but I found this article just now.
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1990 best football year - here we go - this will be better
1990 holds very fond memories of FA cup hysteria in Croydon, Italia 90....De ja vu all over again except this time we will beat the scum and England win the euros. Coming 1st or 2nd next season would be a bonus:)
Have rewatched the semi and I think we look even better than Being there. Have had a second look at the highlights and still can't quite believe that was us, can't quite believe we are in the FA Cup Final but I am starting to believe it. My oh my, I am so chuffed - we are going to face off with Man U again. How F'ing absolutely brilliant is that! So so happy😀
Have rewatched the semi and I think we look even better than Being there. Have had a second look at the highlights and still can't quite believe that was us, can't quite believe we are in the FA Cup Final but I am starting to believe it. My oh my, I am so chuffed - we are going to face off with Man U again. How F'ing absolutely brilliant is that! So so happy😀
Dream scenario
If Manchester United finish 7th and we beat them in the final we'll qualify for Europe and knock them out of next season's Europa League in the process.
Wouldn't that be nice? Especially if Wilf happens to get the winner :)
Wouldn't that be nice? Especially if Wilf happens to get the winner :)
Sunderland fans hoping to get Glad all Over to number 1...
...if we do them the favour of beating Newcastle on Saturday.
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Cheers!
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FWIW its a decent board with a sound set of posters. Worth a look.
Cheers!
FA Cup Final Song 2016
Reckon the squad should record their own version of this little beauty?
(P.S. This is meant to be a light hearted post before people start tripping over themselves to whinge how embarrassing this would look to Millwall fans)
(P.P.S Personally I wouldn't mind if the squad did record an FA Cup song. Especially if it was a charity record and all profits went to Scarlett's Wish to Walk for example).
(P.S. This is meant to be a light hearted post before people start tripping over themselves to whinge how embarrassing this would look to Millwall fans)
(P.P.S Personally I wouldn't mind if the squad did record an FA Cup song. Especially if it was a charity record and all profits went to Scarlett's Wish to Walk for example).
Match Updates: European Football this week
Ronaldo out injured for Real Madrid, got to be a big boost for that City team.
Dele Ali charged with violent conduct
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Great news, the little shit seems to get away with it week in week out
Great news, the little shit seems to get away with it week in week out
One off or a revolution?
With Leicester now almost certain of PL victory and us in the FA Cup final and 90 mins away from winning probably the most famous and historic national knockout tournament cup - if these underdogs both pull it off, is 2016 the year when football changed.
It would be highly ironic if just as PL money kicks in to make revenues absolutely eye watering that the teams winning all the accolades prove to be those run in teh black, in accordance to FFP, with relatively sensible wages and annual expenditure, with an eye for all round club and team improvements.
I hope we stuff United - like many we can remember that **** Hughes scoring with 6 mins left and how unfortunate we were that season to only have wrighty for 30 mins.
Come on you Palace and give me something in my lifetime for me to remember, please!
It would be highly ironic if just as PL money kicks in to make revenues absolutely eye watering that the teams winning all the accolades prove to be those run in teh black, in accordance to FFP, with relatively sensible wages and annual expenditure, with an eye for all round club and team improvements.
I hope we stuff United - like many we can remember that **** Hughes scoring with 6 mins left and how unfortunate we were that season to only have wrighty for 30 mins.
Come on you Palace and give me something in my lifetime for me to remember, please!
Electrician - Caterham
Hi Guys, my old oven has stopped working and got a new one coming Wednesday. Does anyone know a good electrician working in the Caterham area that can get it hardwired?
Old one was just plugged into a socket behind.
Cheers
Old one was just plugged into a socket behind.
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Stewards For The Disabled At Wembley
Wembley took on board all of my points raised about the bad experiences I suffered from at the Play-Off Final and this time at the FA Cup Semi Final the service provided was first class with clear directions and staff only too willing to help.
They accepted that some disabled fans had brought their own food and drink and allowed it in and had a very good knowledge of where the disabled facilities were toilets etc.
Personally shown to our excellent seats and there was even a lift available for our use.
Many thanks go to Pam for the excellent service that she provides for disabled Palace fans at home games and when it comes to tickets for away games.
They accepted that some disabled fans had brought their own food and drink and allowed it in and had a very good knowledge of where the disabled facilities were toilets etc.
Personally shown to our excellent seats and there was even a lift available for our use.
Many thanks go to Pam for the excellent service that she provides for disabled Palace fans at home games and when it comes to tickets for away games.
internet connection issues
Hi,
I'm currently having issues with my wi fi/internet connection.
I have run a speed test and getting 23mb download and 40mb upload.
Issues seem to be with streaming videos, connecting to the itunes store and access to banking apps on my phone.
Does anyone have any idea why this may be happening? I have already reset my router.
Cheers
I'm currently having issues with my wi fi/internet connection.
I have run a speed test and getting 23mb download and 40mb upload.
Issues seem to be with streaming videos, connecting to the itunes store and access to banking apps on my phone.
Does anyone have any idea why this may be happening? I have already reset my router.
Cheers
Should there be a public inquiry into the Thatcher Government and Corruption?
Given that every week we hear a new story about racism, cover ups, child abuse links, attacks on miners, do we need to force the government to release all documentation on just how possibly corrupt and crooked the Thatcher government was?
SE Asia final meetup?
lundi 25 avril 2016
Is anyone planning a meetup for the final in Singapore/KL/Bangkok?? there's gonna be mancs everywhere and i'd hate to watch with them lot. Would love to hear of any plans??:lux::lux:
Fantasy Cup Final Ticket Allocation
Someone mentioned this on the Cup Final Tickets thread, and I thought it might work as a standalone thread.
What weird ways would you allocate the tickets that gave preference to you?
Mine - 5 tickets to anyone who threw their season ticket at Smith's last match in charge, and have it make it actually onto the pitch.
What weird ways would you allocate the tickets that gave preference to you?
Mine - 5 tickets to anyone who threw their season ticket at Smith's last match in charge, and have it make it actually onto the pitch.
Cup Final Suits
With Cabaye's new modelling / 'partnership' deal, how about getting Hugo Boss to kit us out?
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...and discounts for Palace supporters..?! :afro:
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...and discounts for Palace supporters..?! :afro:
Any Aussies Going to the Final?
Just getting some prices before making a final decision. Thought I'd post this in case any of my Aussie Palace brethren are interested in attending. [emoji4]
Can anyone recommend a surveyor
Hi all,
I'm in the process of buying a house in South London, and having been less than impressed with a couple of surveyors who I have used previously, I was wondering whether anyone could recommend a surveyor who they have used who might be able to take the job on.
It's a fairly standard 3 bed post war house, so nothing too unusual building wise. Does anyone have any suggestions for who I might use.
Many thanks.
I'm in the process of buying a house in South London, and having been less than impressed with a couple of surveyors who I have used previously, I was wondering whether anyone could recommend a surveyor who they have used who might be able to take the job on.
It's a fairly standard 3 bed post war house, so nothing too unusual building wise. Does anyone have any suggestions for who I might use.
Many thanks.
Which Man Utd XI would our current team fare better against in the Cup Final and why?
You've made your choice (hopefully), so let's hear your reasons in relation to what you perceive to be the strengths and weaknesses of our current squad against the respective United sides of both then and now.
Who will finish Palace's top scorer this season?
Currently a three way tie at the moment with Cabaye, Wickham and Bolasie all on 6 each (all have 5 in the league and one in the FA Cup)
Hillsbo
The Hillsborough verdict has been reached today, by the jury. Result to be announced tomorrow.
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I've had my eyes opened by 'some' of the evidence/statements released so far.
Leaving aside the fact that fans turned up late (allegedly ticketless and boozed-up), I think the Commanding Officer should be found guilty of manslaughter.
Rather than do a reccy of the stadium to familiarise himself with the layout, he conducted 'other tasks'. This was his first visit to the stadium.
He doesn't recall what the 'other tasks' were, so I'd assume he was in the pub too.
Any guesses on the verdict ?
I really hope someone goes down for this, even though it is 25 years too late
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I've had my eyes opened by 'some' of the evidence/statements released so far.
Leaving aside the fact that fans turned up late (allegedly ticketless and boozed-up), I think the Commanding Officer should be found guilty of manslaughter.
Rather than do a reccy of the stadium to familiarise himself with the layout, he conducted 'other tasks'. This was his first visit to the stadium.
He doesn't recall what the 'other tasks' were, so I'd assume he was in the pub too.
Any guesses on the verdict ?
I really hope someone goes down for this, even though it is 25 years too late
Connor wickham on the train ????
I know I had a skin full yesterday but I'm sure Connor was on the train from Victoria last night around 10ish
My mate said it wasn't him but he was more pissed than I was :D
and he also said it wasn't George Boyd drinking in the pub before the game when it clearly was so I'm not taking his word
My mate said it wasn't him but he was more pissed than I was :D
and he also said it wasn't George Boyd drinking in the pub before the game when it clearly was so I'm not taking his word
London Marathon
What a day yesterday was, I ran the London Marathon in my target time of under 3.5 hours before heading straight to Wembley to watch a great performance.
The Marathon was the first of two events I am doing this year to raise money for two fantastic small South London charities - I am also doing a half ironman next month.
I am raising money for the Maypole Project in Bromley that helps kids with complex and often life threatening illnesses and supports their families and the South East Cancer Help Centre in Purley which is one of the most remarkable places I have ever been provide guidance and complementary therapies for those with cancer.
Because of the size of the charities most of what I raise will be spent on the front line and if anyone can spare any pennies I'd be incredibly grateful and apologies for the grovelling nature of the message!
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Jon
The Marathon was the first of two events I am doing this year to raise money for two fantastic small South London charities - I am also doing a half ironman next month.
I am raising money for the Maypole Project in Bromley that helps kids with complex and often life threatening illnesses and supports their families and the South East Cancer Help Centre in Purley which is one of the most remarkable places I have ever been provide guidance and complementary therapies for those with cancer.
Because of the size of the charities most of what I raise will be spent on the front line and if anyone can spare any pennies I'd be incredibly grateful and apologies for the grovelling nature of the message!
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Jon
A thank you to the palace Players!!
Form all our us palace fans who ran the marathon, or came out to supports us.
We were gutted we could go...But now we've got a final to go to!
But we did our part, and you did yours!!
BRING ON THE FINAL!!!!:lux:
Personal thanks to all the palace fans who were out supporting yesterday, i must have spotted about 50 palace shirts!
We were gutted we could go...But now we've got a final to go to!
But we did our part, and you did yours!!
BRING ON THE FINAL!!!!:lux:
Personal thanks to all the palace fans who were out supporting yesterday, i must have spotted about 50 palace shirts!
Morning after the night before
So how are we all feeling this morning ?
Can't wait to play those many twats (I see the moan Utd wankfest has already started) thoroughly deserved our victory as well
COYP :p
Can't wait to play those many twats (I see the moan Utd wankfest has already started) thoroughly deserved our victory as well
COYP :p
Tickets help - Flying to UK all the way from New Zealand for the Cup Final
I am not a part time palace fan (maybe a part-time bbs'er), and have done many long trips.. just to get to a game. Also we (current overseas members) do have to suffer weird hours of nights to access to watch a live game or suffer the crass MOTD review.....
so to the point is - I need HELP, as i am in New Zealand, and my main source of tickets is my best friend and brother.... when he goes to buys his slots of FA cup Final tickets, .... this time around..... i am out of the ínner circle. he has kids to consider, so i said that is great..... grrrrr but understand,
So when FA Cup tickets details come out, if there is any kind hearted CPFC fan season member, I need a FA cup final ticket, will pay full price and also donate to neil witherow and also to the season member charity of their choice - and also buy lots of drinks.
I will sort out my Air flights from Auckland NZ to London in a few day.
Pls private message me if you think you can add me to your FA Cup Final ticket purchases - as a jet lagged international travelling crazy palace fan - i assure you,,,,, you will make my year/decade(s).... i was at the 1990's!!!!
Dallas Eagle (irish Paul) Fitzsimons
I also think - is New Zealand the furthest you can travel 'from'in the world, to go to a FA cup game?
so to the point is - I need HELP, as i am in New Zealand, and my main source of tickets is my best friend and brother.... when he goes to buys his slots of FA cup Final tickets, .... this time around..... i am out of the ínner circle. he has kids to consider, so i said that is great..... grrrrr but understand,
So when FA Cup tickets details come out, if there is any kind hearted CPFC fan season member, I need a FA cup final ticket, will pay full price and also donate to neil witherow and also to the season member charity of their choice - and also buy lots of drinks.
I will sort out my Air flights from Auckland NZ to London in a few day.
Pls private message me if you think you can add me to your FA Cup Final ticket purchases - as a jet lagged international travelling crazy palace fan - i assure you,,,,, you will make my year/decade(s).... i was at the 1990's!!!!
Dallas Eagle (irish Paul) Fitzsimons
I also think - is New Zealand the furthest you can travel 'from'in the world, to go to a FA cup game?
Suggested Team and Formation For: Man Utd (Cup Final)
A bit early? Here goes anyway:
------------------------Hennessey--------------------------------
Ward------------Dann-------------Delaney---------------Souare
----------Cabaye-------Jedinak-------Mccarthur-----------------
--------Zaha-----------------------------------------------------------
-----------------Wickham------------------Bolasie---------
Subs:
Speroni
Kelly
Ledley
Puncheon
Sako
Adebayor
Gayle
Game plan:
Cabaye to stay very deep to nullify threat of Martial. Mccarthur in to add more defensive solidity and pace in centre mid. Get the ball into Zaha's feet and long to Wickham and Bolasie (all 3 will need to press Carrick and their defence extremely hard when we don't have the ball). If we keep Martial quiet we will win.
------------------------Hennessey--------------------------------
Ward------------Dann-------------Delaney---------------Souare
----------Cabaye-------Jedinak-------Mccarthur-----------------
--------Zaha-----------------------------------------------------------
-----------------Wickham------------------Bolasie---------
Subs:
Speroni
Kelly
Ledley
Puncheon
Sako
Adebayor
Gayle
Game plan:
Cabaye to stay very deep to nullify threat of Martial. Mccarthur in to add more defensive solidity and pace in centre mid. Get the ball into Zaha's feet and long to Wickham and Bolasie (all 3 will need to press Carrick and their defence extremely hard when we don't have the ball). If we keep Martial quiet we will win.
Bakary Sako's Post Match Picture
HF Display
The flags across the lower tier looked great now I've seen a few pictures and the replay, very effective especially with the bigger flags in their section.
Man Utd will no doubt have a club/Wembley-paid for display for the final, which I know that our Owners will and should turn down.
It should be their time to shine their display skills across the world in the Final, as there's no doubting they are the front bearers of the Ultra movement in this country, as shown yesterday by Watford who have pretty much copied everything sung by Palace fans.
Man Utd will no doubt have a club/Wembley-paid for display for the final, which I know that our Owners will and should turn down.
It should be their time to shine their display skills across the world in the Final, as there's no doubting they are the front bearers of the Ultra movement in this country, as shown yesterday by Watford who have pretty much copied everything sung by Palace fans.
Today +26 years ago
Anywhere here where we can upload photo's of how we look today and how we looked in 1990? Might be a laugh?!
cheers,
David
cheers,
David
Semi Final at Wembley - thoughts after the event
I was very critical of the semi-finals being at Wembley, and would not have considered making the effort to get there just because it was at Wembley, but I have to say after watching the game and seeing the Palace fans, I have mellowed a bit in my thinking.
I know I was not alone in this thinking... What is the feeling today of those that went?
Happy it was a Wembley, or would it have been the same at Old Trafford or Villa Park.
I know I was not alone in this thinking... What is the feeling today of those that went?
Happy it was a Wembley, or would it have been the same at Old Trafford or Villa Park.
Crystal Ball: Newcastle
A win in this fixture puts us in the desirable but uncomfortable position of needing one more point.
Score, scorers and attendance please.
Score, scorers and attendance please.
1990/2015 Starting eleven 'mix up'
OK ... a bit of fun
The starting 11 in the final of 1990 was;
Nigel Martyn GK
Defence
John Pemberton/Andy Thorn/Gary O’Reilly/Richard Shaw
Midfield
Phil Barber/Geoff Thomas/Alan Pardew/Andy Gray/John Salako
Forward
Mark Bright
Who from todays starting (SF) 11 and that from the final of 1990 would be in your 'mix up' team....
My pick would be
Martyn
Ward/Thorn/Dann/Shaw
Zaha/Cabaye/Thomas/Puncheon/Salako
Bright
It's a tough choice between Salako and Bolasie for that LH side but I feel Salako would be the more consistant crosser of the ball
I was amazed to remember that there were only two subs allowed back then,,, so for this thread purposes I'll allow two subs, which means Ian Wright gets on the bench as does Bolasie
The starting 11 in the final of 1990 was;
Nigel Martyn GK
Defence
John Pemberton/Andy Thorn/Gary O’Reilly/Richard Shaw
Midfield
Phil Barber/Geoff Thomas/Alan Pardew/Andy Gray/John Salako
Forward
Mark Bright
Who from todays starting (SF) 11 and that from the final of 1990 would be in your 'mix up' team....
My pick would be
Martyn
Ward/Thorn/Dann/Shaw
Zaha/Cabaye/Thomas/Puncheon/Salako
Bright
It's a tough choice between Salako and Bolasie for that LH side but I feel Salako would be the more consistant crosser of the ball
I was amazed to remember that there were only two subs allowed back then,,, so for this thread purposes I'll allow two subs, which means Ian Wright gets on the bench as does Bolasie
Anyone else want to fess up?
Alright, I will admit...
I felt it coming with a good 5 minutes before injury time and true enough come the final whistle couldn't help sobbing my eyes out.
I wasn't old enough for the last final so this means so much to me.
Can't wait for next month!
I felt it coming with a good 5 minutes before injury time and true enough come the final whistle couldn't help sobbing my eyes out.
I wasn't old enough for the last final so this means so much to me.
Can't wait for next month!
Man United Arrogance thread
BHS likely entering administration
Looks like it's unavoidable. A shame but has been coming. Have a permanent sale on. Austin Reed are likely to be next I'd wager.
Fan Pictures and Videos from: 2016 FA Cup Semi Final v Watford (Wembley)
Here are mine, not all in focus but was a bit too excited to hold a camera steady at times :)
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The Palace vs Watford - the whole match
Will save it for later personally, will go well with a nice cold pint :lux:. As always, right click on the video and go on Save Video As (or whatever it is) to save to your PC. Not the BT coverage, it's from some yank channel but with English commentators
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Cup Final Time
So...
Every year myself and some friends get in our cars and race round europe like idiots.
And this yr... well... who plans their holidays round Palace getting to the cup final??
Well.. we should have - as now were in Milan friday morning and need to drive back.
Anyone know what time kickoff would be so we can do some planning and rebooking??
Every year myself and some friends get in our cars and race round europe like idiots.
And this yr... well... who plans their holidays round Palace getting to the cup final??
Well.. we should have - as now were in Milan friday morning and need to drive back.
Anyone know what time kickoff would be so we can do some planning and rebooking??
Cup final end/ kit colour?
Anyone know who is the "home team" for the final and gets the choice of ends and kits?
HOLMESDALE FANATICS/ULTRAS - Please read !!!
Whilst I am incredibly proud of your fantastic displays and have even donated to help with your displays in the past. Today i was absolutely disgusted with your behaviour, you behaved like bullies and total animals!!
We were sat in the front row of Block 111, I did not ask for these specific seats, I liaised with the Disability Co-Ordinator at CPFC. We did this to find the best seats suitable for my son Max, who is profoundly Deaf and has Usher Syndrome. This means he is losing his eye sight, has tunnel vision and has 10 degrees of remaining sight left, therefore needs a straight view of the pitch in front of him.
We arrived to our seats at about 3ish, a group of you then intimidated us and tried to bully us out of these seats, saying that they were your allocation. You tried immensely to persuade us to move using bullying tactics, my other son then explained to one of your group that we would not be moving, we had paid for these seats and he explained his brother’s condition. One of you then asked us to move yet again. You then started to get aggressive towards us because you wasn’t getting your own way, one of you then took your jacket off and offered my younger son a fight, he refused and remained calm. Your other HF friends pulled you away!! Max then noticed (bearing in mind he is profoundly deaf, relies on sign-language and can’t hear what you are saying) that a few of your group were pointing at him and making comments.
Because you still wasn’t getting your own way you then threatened another friend in our group, he said to you he was 44 years old and has been going to Palace since before you was even born and to grow up. My friend said he had every right to sit there just as much as you did. One of you then went towards him to fight him, however another one of the HF pulled him away. At this point Max sat down and cried his eyes out. You guys are lucky to have all your sight, all your hearing and be able to join in the fun. Do you not think my son would love to have that experience too ??
The game went on, we joined in your atmosphere, we sang our hearts out, we clapped and Max enjoyed feeling the beat of the drums which were behind us. We didn’t even mind when we scored and you was falling over us, it was all part of the joyous goal experience. BUT, then during the course of the game you decided to fight amongst yourselves, trying to pull one of your group away from a steward. What was he doing to get pulled away in the first place!? Luckily, police spotted that we were getting crushed in your brawl and pulled myself and Max out of the mosh-pit that you was creating.
You ruined a young person’s day today (he’s around the same age as most of you), because of your bullying tactics, your selfishness and your low life behaviour. I felt ashamed when police and stewards had to rush to stop you fighting amongst yourselves. It felt like the whole of Wembley were looking around to see what was going on, and you ought to be ashamed of yourselves. I wouldn’t want to call you scum-bags but today you acted in such a way that totally infuriates me, makes me ashamed and embarrassed to call you OUR CLUB’s fanatics!!
On a positive note - we won :lux::lux::lux:
We were sat in the front row of Block 111, I did not ask for these specific seats, I liaised with the Disability Co-Ordinator at CPFC. We did this to find the best seats suitable for my son Max, who is profoundly Deaf and has Usher Syndrome. This means he is losing his eye sight, has tunnel vision and has 10 degrees of remaining sight left, therefore needs a straight view of the pitch in front of him.
We arrived to our seats at about 3ish, a group of you then intimidated us and tried to bully us out of these seats, saying that they were your allocation. You tried immensely to persuade us to move using bullying tactics, my other son then explained to one of your group that we would not be moving, we had paid for these seats and he explained his brother’s condition. One of you then asked us to move yet again. You then started to get aggressive towards us because you wasn’t getting your own way, one of you then took your jacket off and offered my younger son a fight, he refused and remained calm. Your other HF friends pulled you away!! Max then noticed (bearing in mind he is profoundly deaf, relies on sign-language and can’t hear what you are saying) that a few of your group were pointing at him and making comments.
Because you still wasn’t getting your own way you then threatened another friend in our group, he said to you he was 44 years old and has been going to Palace since before you was even born and to grow up. My friend said he had every right to sit there just as much as you did. One of you then went towards him to fight him, however another one of the HF pulled him away. At this point Max sat down and cried his eyes out. You guys are lucky to have all your sight, all your hearing and be able to join in the fun. Do you not think my son would love to have that experience too ??
The game went on, we joined in your atmosphere, we sang our hearts out, we clapped and Max enjoyed feeling the beat of the drums which were behind us. We didn’t even mind when we scored and you was falling over us, it was all part of the joyous goal experience. BUT, then during the course of the game you decided to fight amongst yourselves, trying to pull one of your group away from a steward. What was he doing to get pulled away in the first place!? Luckily, police spotted that we were getting crushed in your brawl and pulled myself and Max out of the mosh-pit that you was creating.
You ruined a young person’s day today (he’s around the same age as most of you), because of your bullying tactics, your selfishness and your low life behaviour. I felt ashamed when police and stewards had to rush to stop you fighting amongst yourselves. It felt like the whole of Wembley were looking around to see what was going on, and you ought to be ashamed of yourselves. I wouldn’t want to call you scum-bags but today you acted in such a way that totally infuriates me, makes me ashamed and embarrassed to call you OUR CLUB’s fanatics!!
On a positive note - we won :lux::lux::lux:
FA Cup Final Tickets
So, we sold our allocation out for the semi. We are going to get a few thousand less for the final. Wonder how sales will be structured this time..
So... erm... are we in Europe?
If Manchester United finish top 6, does this mean we're in Europe next season?!
:eek:
(oh... vote leave!)
:eek:
(oh... vote leave!)
Player Ratings And Reviews: Watford (FA cup semi)
Thought they all played well. Great team selection from AP:
Hennessey 7 Faultless handling.
Souare 7 defended well
Delaney 8 gets an extra point for near post header
Dann 7 solid
Ward 7 fine
Cabaye 7 ok
Jedinak 8 solid. Game made for him
Puncheon 7 some good moments that didn't quite come off
Zaha 7 worked his bollox off. End product needs work
Bolasie 8 a menace throughout
Wickham 9 MOM not just for winner, he worked his arse off and held ball up superbly. Great finish.
Thought we deserved it and should have been more comfortable. Mccarthur great energy at end.
Hennessey 7 Faultless handling.
Souare 7 defended well
Delaney 8 gets an extra point for near post header
Dann 7 solid
Ward 7 fine
Cabaye 7 ok
Jedinak 8 solid. Game made for him
Puncheon 7 some good moments that didn't quite come off
Zaha 7 worked his bollox off. End product needs work
Bolasie 8 a menace throughout
Wickham 9 MOM not just for winner, he worked his arse off and held ball up superbly. Great finish.
Thought we deserved it and should have been more comfortable. Mccarthur great energy at end.
iPhone Streams
My Amazon stick is about to go out of the window in a moment! Any streams for iPhone 5?
Trains are rammed .
Be warned the Trains into London are rammed with Family's going to watch the Marathon .
COLOURS TODAY
Will there be an official (money to the club) outlet for merchandise at or near wembley today?
What colours will the team be in?
What colours will the team be in?
What Countries are Palace Supporters Watching the Semi in Today?
As the title says what country and town are you watching the game today.
Particularly interested in Anyone watching from Bulgaria.
COYP:lux:
Particularly interested in Anyone watching from Bulgaria.
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Rumour: Dominic Iorfa, Wolves
samedi 23 avril 2016
Sun on Sunday reporting we will offer £3M for 20-year old Iorfa who can play centre-back or full-back. England U21, played over 60 games for Wolves, also being tracked by Arsenal.
I know nothing about him, but sounds interesting?
I know nothing about him, but sounds interesting?
Eaglesssssss
I was at Villa Park many years ago . Theres a small piece of South London here in Sydney. Come on Palace. Who put the ball in the scousers net. SUPER ALAN PARDEW
Merchandise at away games ?
Would it be a good idea for the club to organise a small team that could bring up a selection of club merchandise for away games ?
There must be a market for fans who don't get the chance to go to Selhurst that much but would like to buy some kit.
I know we have a website, but there are always size differences when buying off the web. I think I could easily spend a small fortune and perhaps others feel the same.
Might be a good opportunity to shift the current kits :p
There must be a market for fans who don't get the chance to go to Selhurst that much but would like to buy some kit.
I know we have a website, but there are always size differences when buying off the web. I think I could easily spend a small fortune and perhaps others feel the same.
Might be a good opportunity to shift the current kits :p
Ticket please for Harry Monk
One ticket needed for tommorow please ! I will drag Nugent here in July ! 07889556744 please call !
Live Com and Updates: Crystal Palace v Watford FA Cup Semi Final (KO 16:00 BT Sports 1)
Special Game, lots of people travelling early tomorrow so I thought I'd put the thread up early.
So for a chance to play the :jerkit: in the final bring on Watford.
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So for a chance to play the :jerkit: in the final bring on Watford.
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Mamadou Sakho fails drug test
Breaking news that Sakho has failed a drugs test and will not play in the Newcastle match
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TV Coverage
Apologies if mentioned elsewhere
I just assumed we would be live on bbc for semi final , just noticed its on BT 2 which is subscription ? Has FA Cup come to this ?
I just assumed we would be live on bbc for semi final , just noticed its on BT 2 which is subscription ? Has FA Cup come to this ?
Dougie Freedman comments on Semi Final/Adebayor
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Match Updates: 23rd/24th/25th (FA Cup Semi-Final Weekend)
FA Cup semi-final weekend. Obviously the biggest game of the weekend is tomorrow :p
If Newcastle lose today they can't catch us.
In the Championship it's Charlton v Brighton & Middlesbrough v Ipswich.
FA Cup:
Saturday 23rd April
17:15
Everton v Man Utd [BBC]
Sunday 24th April
16:00
Crystal Palace v Watford [BT]
Premier League:
Saturday 23rd April
12:45
Man City vs Stoke [Sky]
15:00
Aston Villa v Southampton
Bournemouth v Chelsea
Liverpool v Newcastle
Sunday 24th April
14:05
Sunderland v Arsenal [Sky]
16:15
Leicester v Swansea [Sky]
Monday 25th April
20:00
Tottenham v West Brom [Sky]
If Newcastle lose today they can't catch us.
In the Championship it's Charlton v Brighton & Middlesbrough v Ipswich.
FA Cup:
Saturday 23rd April
17:15
Everton v Man Utd [BBC]
Sunday 24th April
16:00
Crystal Palace v Watford [BT]
Premier League:
Saturday 23rd April
12:45
Man City vs Stoke [Sky]
15:00
Aston Villa v Southampton
Bournemouth v Chelsea
Liverpool v Newcastle
Sunday 24th April
14:05
Sunderland v Arsenal [Sky]
16:15
Leicester v Swansea [Sky]
Monday 25th April
20:00
Tottenham v West Brom [Sky]
Travelling from Staffordshire/West Midlands tomorrow?
because the return trains finish so ridiculously early, and with there being a very good chance of:
1/extra time
2/penalties
I'm going to drive down tomorrow.
If there are any midland Eagles want a lift/share costs and discuss why Speroni is still clearly our no1, then let me know...
1/extra time
2/penalties
I'm going to drive down tomorrow.
If there are any midland Eagles want a lift/share costs and discuss why Speroni is still clearly our no1, then let me know...
Claire Lomas - Vitality 10K
Everyone must have heard about this lady by now.
She's paralysed but walked the London marathon in 16 days in her bionic suit!!!! She walks for her charity supporting spinal injuries. She has been banned by the vitality organisers because under the rules no motorised assistance is allowed! Twats!
She says she's going to do it anyway.
Lets make it worth her while.
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She's paralysed but walked the London marathon in 16 days in her bionic suit!!!! She walks for her charity supporting spinal injuries. She has been banned by the vitality organisers because under the rules no motorised assistance is allowed! Twats!
She says she's going to do it anyway.
Lets make it worth her while.
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Happy Birthday Kiralyspyjamas
Have a great day today Adam. :lux::lux::lux:
PS you're paying tonight:p
Nearly 30 mate:sunglasses:
PS you're paying tonight:p
Nearly 30 mate:sunglasses:
What would you personally pay for success?
In a totally hypothetical world. How much would you pay if you could guarantee Palace would make the final on Sunday?
In an alternative view, how much would you accept in payment (in terms of betting winnings) for Palace to lose?
In an alternative view, how much would you accept in payment (in terms of betting winnings) for Palace to lose?
Faggots!
I recall loving these porky balls of deliciousness when I was young
I've just had a pack of Brains Faggots in gravy with mashed potato and veg.
Guess what, they were rank! I thought they used to be fresh when younger but only in freezer section now. Would love to have a great faggots again.
I've just had a pack of Brains Faggots in gravy with mashed potato and veg.
Guess what, they were rank! I thought they used to be fresh when younger but only in freezer section now. Would love to have a great faggots again.
Travelling from Cornwall
I was due to get the train from deepest Cornwall tomorrow, wondered if any one also exiled down here was driving and fancied sharing petrol costs and Vince Hillaire discussions. Cheers Lozzer
Agent fees
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Seems we paid just under £1.2m in agent fees over the January transfer window.
We only signed Ade didn't we?... Seems a bit steep for a player on a free looking for a club.
Seems we paid just under £1.2m in agent fees over the January transfer window.
We only signed Ade didn't we?... Seems a bit steep for a player on a free looking for a club.
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I have several problems with this article, club and player but none more so than the fact that matthew simmons was not a palace fan, was he?
I have several problems with this article, club and player but none more so than the fact that matthew simmons was not a palace fan, was he?
Semi-final in Albufeira
My 2 daughters are away for girls weekend in Albufeira this weekend and gutted they missing Semi-final. Any other Palace there on Sunday?
Lookalike managers.
Reading an article on Quique Flores and it struck me who he looked like.
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Suggestion: Danny Ings
Will be fit again next season and will be well down the pecking order now Origi is doing the business at Liverpool. I think he will suit our style well and heavily linked to us before. Sign him up.
A little help
A friend of mine was robbed recently and he lost a gift from his granddad which was a watch given to palace people by real Madrid in 1962 when they came over. I think they used to give them out at lots of friendlies. I would like to replace it if possible.
Any help tracking one down would be appreciated.
Thanks
Any help tracking one down would be appreciated.
Thanks
PFA team of the year
PFA teams of the year
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I was looking down the lower leagues and noticed John Egan, i couldn´t place the name. Wiki reminded me he was on loan with us a few years ago.
I hope we look at a few of the younger players as potential buys. Anyone got any recommendations?
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I hope we look at a few of the younger players as potential buys. Anyone got any recommendations?
When will this massacre of our cherished celebrities end?
Last night Prince.
And now this.
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Not sure my heart can take this anymore.
All of our loved ones being snatched from us.
Perhaps the BBC should consider a dedicated R.I.P forum?
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And now this.
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Not sure my heart can take this anymore.
All of our loved ones being snatched from us.
Perhaps the BBC should consider a dedicated R.I.P forum?
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Broken outside phone line question
jeudi 21 avril 2016
My neighbour employed a tree feller to trim a huge tree and whilst doing the job , He broke the telephone cable that runs from the telegraph pole to my property , I was out at the time and he taped it back together at the pole and where it pulled out of the junction box on my wall without telling me or my neighbour telling me . They also entered my property without my permission to bodge the junction box repair .
It's such a bodge job it's comical to think they thought I would not notice .
Now When you ring my home phone via my mobile you get a ring tone but the home does not ring and you can't dial out or get the Internet .
I have BT coming tomorrow and wondered who pays to reconnect the outside junction box to the pole and if my internal phone wire has been stretched from the junction box to my phone and Internet who is liable for that damage .
It's such a bodge job it's comical to think they thought I would not notice .
Now When you ring my home phone via my mobile you get a ring tone but the home does not ring and you can't dial out or get the Internet .
I have BT coming tomorrow and wondered who pays to reconnect the outside junction box to the pole and if my internal phone wire has been stretched from the junction box to my phone and Internet who is liable for that damage .
Speroni versus Pardew
you are leaving a desert island on a canoe. It has one vacant seat. Standing on the shore you have Pardew and Speroni. Both smile in expectation of you to beckon them aboard.
who will you travel with ?
who will you travel with ?
It's worth the risk frankly
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BOOM. Banned, about 15-20 posts deleted - your evidence of me being a twat. No really, this is ALL that I said. I don't actually even know who did it, there's been nothing from anyone, just locking the last thread. The only thing I ask is that moderating on this site isn't biased, unfortunately it's pretty clear that I've been singled out for **** all and you know it....
Threats. Yup, they always work on me :wallbash:
Les, thank you for responding to the thread however, as a BBSer for 17 years I was rather taken aback by being banned and furthermore by your justification in the thread above, then you locked it. I guess at this point you can just hit the permaban button and not even give me opportunity to flounce, or you can try to understand why the moderation has been paradoxical.
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New Song to stifle Durham Millwall et al
On the Steam Train thread one or two people have worried about our street cred with the likes of Durham
I say we take the wind out of their sails by embracing the whole idea
To the tune of the Conga we sing
'We're the Stripey Nigels, We're the Stripey Nigels, Na, Na, Na,Naa, Na, Na Na, Naa, Oi!
We're going on a steam train, We're going on a steam train, Na, Na,Na Naa, Na, Na,Na, Naa'
For Saints game last line becomes
We came on a steam train etc
If we've had enough beers we steam train - I mean conga - up and down the terraces.
If we've had even more beers we move our arms like steam locomotives
We will undoubtedly appear the coolest fans around (maybe)
I say we take the wind out of their sails by embracing the whole idea
To the tune of the Conga we sing
'We're the Stripey Nigels, We're the Stripey Nigels, Na, Na, Na,Naa, Na, Na Na, Naa, Oi!
We're going on a steam train, We're going on a steam train, Na, Na,Na Naa, Na, Na,Na, Naa'
For Saints game last line becomes
We came on a steam train etc
If we've had enough beers we steam train - I mean conga - up and down the terraces.
If we've had even more beers we move our arms like steam locomotives
We will undoubtedly appear the coolest fans around (maybe)
Explanation request
Could a mod please provide an explanation as to why I received a summary ban from the forums during the match yesterday and had ALL of my posts deleted which I had made during the day.
I'd like to know if it matches the reason that David did it because he'd embarrassed himself with a technical gaff, whilst being unnecessarily rude, after I tried to help him to watch the match in HD last night. Did we just see some classic Irish poor temperament for which they are infamous for? And if so could this be put into the rules in order that nobody tries to help him again, even with his Velcro trainers.
Thanks
I'd like to know if it matches the reason that David did it because he'd embarrassed himself with a technical gaff, whilst being unnecessarily rude, after I tried to help him to watch the match in HD last night. Did we just see some classic Irish poor temperament for which they are infamous for? And if so could this be put into the rules in order that nobody tries to help him again, even with his Velcro trainers.
Thanks
Semi-Final Meetups across the States and Canada!
Let us know where you're meeting at and we'll let others know! Email holmesdaleusa@gmail.com
Here are the meetups already on our list:
Houston, Texas at The Phoenix on Westheimer
Chicago Palace at The Globe Pub
Denver at Three Lions Pub
NY Eagles at The Football Factory at Legends
Crystal Palace ATX at Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant
San Francisco at Pig and Whistle (over 20 palace fans) & Mayflower in San Rafael
Ft Lauderdale at Fox and Hounds
Atlanta at Fado Midtown Atlanta
Baltimore at Sláinte Irish Pub and Restaurant
Milwaukee at Highbury Milwaukee
Columbus Ohio at Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant
Las Vegas at Crown & Anchor Pub
Syracuse at Wolff's Biergarten Syracuse
Arlington VA at Ireland's Four Courts
Ft Collins, CO at Road 34
Indianapolis (Fishers) at Chatham Tap Fishers
Detroit at Hamlin Pub Rochester
Richmond Va at Penny Lane Pub
LA (Santa Monica) at Cock'n Bull British Pub
And our friends up north in Canada are meeting at Scallywags in Toronto!
Heart n Crown Barrhaven in Ottawa!
Here are the meetups already on our list:
Houston, Texas at The Phoenix on Westheimer
Chicago Palace at The Globe Pub
Denver at Three Lions Pub
NY Eagles at The Football Factory at Legends
Crystal Palace ATX at Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant
San Francisco at Pig and Whistle (over 20 palace fans) & Mayflower in San Rafael
Ft Lauderdale at Fox and Hounds
Atlanta at Fado Midtown Atlanta
Baltimore at Sláinte Irish Pub and Restaurant
Milwaukee at Highbury Milwaukee
Columbus Ohio at Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant
Las Vegas at Crown & Anchor Pub
Syracuse at Wolff's Biergarten Syracuse
Arlington VA at Ireland's Four Courts
Ft Collins, CO at Road 34
Indianapolis (Fishers) at Chatham Tap Fishers
Detroit at Hamlin Pub Rochester
Richmond Va at Penny Lane Pub
LA (Santa Monica) at Cock'n Bull British Pub
And our friends up north in Canada are meeting at Scallywags in Toronto!
Heart n Crown Barrhaven in Ottawa!
A good omen for Sunday?
Just checked what the last match Palace played before the semi final with Liverpool was, and guess what? They lost 2-0 away (at Norwich) and one of the goals was an own goal (by Gary O'Reilly)
Semi Final thoughts facts and feelings
mercredi 20 avril 2016
So 5 days to go...
Thought we could do with a thread to discuss hopes, fears and nerdy observations in what is arguably one of our club's biggest games in its history.
This will be only our 4th FA Cup semi final appearance.
1976 0-2 Southampton
1990 4-3 Liverpool :lux:
1995 2-2 0-2 Man Utd
So every semi final, including Sunday's now, we have faced a club higher in the league than us.
We have failed to score in every league game prior to our semi final appearances:
76: Millwall 0-0
90: Norwich 0-2
95: A Villa 0-0
16: Man U 0-2
Personally, I'm finding it hard to shake off the feeling that our Play Off victory against Watford will by the hands of fate, be reversed. I know, crazy: different players, different managers but there it is. Just can't see myself leaving Wembley again with us celebrating and seeing Watford fans dejected. Mind you, I was at Villa Park in 1990, and I never in my heart of hearts for one minute believed we would do it.
I remember the build up to the Liverpool game, and the one hope (only hope) I heard muted was that some how Nige and the defence would keep out a barrage of Liverpool attacks for 90 mins. Then we get a free kick 30 yards out in the last minute and finally Andy Gray hits the target instead of row Z in the stand, and we steal it.
Thought we could do with a thread to discuss hopes, fears and nerdy observations in what is arguably one of our club's biggest games in its history.
This will be only our 4th FA Cup semi final appearance.
1976 0-2 Southampton
1990 4-3 Liverpool :lux:
1995 2-2 0-2 Man Utd
So every semi final, including Sunday's now, we have faced a club higher in the league than us.
We have failed to score in every league game prior to our semi final appearances:
76: Millwall 0-0
90: Norwich 0-2
95: A Villa 0-0
16: Man U 0-2
Personally, I'm finding it hard to shake off the feeling that our Play Off victory against Watford will by the hands of fate, be reversed. I know, crazy: different players, different managers but there it is. Just can't see myself leaving Wembley again with us celebrating and seeing Watford fans dejected. Mind you, I was at Villa Park in 1990, and I never in my heart of hearts for one minute believed we would do it.
I remember the build up to the Liverpool game, and the one hope (only hope) I heard muted was that some how Nige and the defence would keep out a barrage of Liverpool attacks for 90 mins. Then we get a free kick 30 yards out in the last minute and finally Andy Gray hits the target instead of row Z in the stand, and we steal it.
Player Ratings And Reviews: Man Utd (away)
Speroni 7 Excellent saves, poor kicking and distribution
Souare 6 solid apart from crazy tackle - should have seen red
Delaney 6 Own goal and good shot aside he was ok
Mariappa 5 Not up to this level
Kelly 5 Won't be giving Ward any sleepless nights
Jedinak 6 Passing ok, solid if unspectacular
Cabaye 6 fine but didn't help us win the midfield
Sako 4 Appalling lack of effort and defnesive ability. No crosses or shots with left foot. At fault for their 2nd.
Adebayor 5 Touch not quite there
Zaha 7 MOM wish he could cross or shoot. Skill is second only to Neymar.
Subs
Mutch 6 did ok
Mccarthur n/a fine
wickham n/a
no injuries or suspensions. team picks itself for Sunday. assume JM won't be fit to start. COYP
Souare 6 solid apart from crazy tackle - should have seen red
Delaney 6 Own goal and good shot aside he was ok
Mariappa 5 Not up to this level
Kelly 5 Won't be giving Ward any sleepless nights
Jedinak 6 Passing ok, solid if unspectacular
Cabaye 6 fine but didn't help us win the midfield
Sako 4 Appalling lack of effort and defnesive ability. No crosses or shots with left foot. At fault for their 2nd.
Adebayor 5 Touch not quite there
Zaha 7 MOM wish he could cross or shoot. Skill is second only to Neymar.
Subs
Mutch 6 did ok
Mccarthur n/a fine
wickham n/a
no injuries or suspensions. team picks itself for Sunday. assume JM won't be fit to start. COYP
Julian Speroni - Pardew hang your head in shame !
We've endured 2 clowns in goal all season with a back four who cannot trust them, the double save Julian just pulled off was out of the top drawer, oh what a different season it could of been with our stalwart in goal.......
UCI Downhill World Cup
Hi all,
I have seen a few threads here following the road biking, but none for mountain bikes! Must be a few on here that follow the downhill WC.
The english have a real following around the world, with some of the quickest & stylish riders.
Round 1 was two weekends ago, with Danny Hart (UK) coming third in the elite mens, and Rachael Atherton coming 1st in the elite women's.
This weekend is round 2 that is held in Cairns. Weather doesn't look great which normally favours the UK riders.
Would love to here if anyone else follows the races!
Luke
I have seen a few threads here following the road biking, but none for mountain bikes! Must be a few on here that follow the downhill WC.
The english have a real following around the world, with some of the quickest & stylish riders.
Round 1 was two weekends ago, with Danny Hart (UK) coming third in the elite mens, and Rachael Atherton coming 1st in the elite women's.
This weekend is round 2 that is held in Cairns. Weather doesn't look great which normally favours the UK riders.
Would love to here if anyone else follows the races!
Luke
Wembley Pre Match Pub - The Globe Baker Street 11am Onwards
Top pre match build up there before the Play Off Final a few years back, good boozer to get all Palace fans together pre game and get the atmosphere going from early. See you all there.
Sydney Palace fans - FA Cup semi final
mardi 19 avril 2016
Calling all Sydney based Eagles.
Sunday night is going to be a big meet up. A pub crawl will be starting from 9PM at our usual hang out, The Royal Exhibition Hotel opposite Central station on Chalmers St.
The route will lead us to the Star Casino by around midnight which is where we will be watching the semi final, kick off 1am. This is the only place open and serving alcohol on a Sunday night.
Let's make it a big turnout so we can out number and out sing the Watford gang who will also be at the casino by all accounts. No excuses - ANZAC day on Monday for recovering before work! :lux:
PM me, or post on this thread or on our Facebook group if you need any more info. Cheers
Sunday night is going to be a big meet up. A pub crawl will be starting from 9PM at our usual hang out, The Royal Exhibition Hotel opposite Central station on Chalmers St.
The route will lead us to the Star Casino by around midnight which is where we will be watching the semi final, kick off 1am. This is the only place open and serving alcohol on a Sunday night.
Let's make it a big turnout so we can out number and out sing the Watford gang who will also be at the casino by all accounts. No excuses - ANZAC day on Monday for recovering before work! :lux:
PM me, or post on this thread or on our Facebook group if you need any more info. Cheers
Live Com and Updates: Manchester United V Crystal Palace
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Kit Announcements News & Rumours 2016/2017
It's getting to that time of the year where clubs start announcing their kits for next season. We normally have a general thread each year for kit announcements, so here it is! I'll get us started.
Here is the horrendous effort announced by Millwall today for their new away kit. Newcastle anyone?
Here is the horrendous effort announced by Millwall today for their new away kit. Newcastle anyone?
Suggestion: Cédric Bakambu
Scored 22 goals in 42 games this season for Villarreal. Is only 25 so fits in with our squad also plays for DR congo, could the premier league and its new money deal draw him in.
50% off if we dont reach the play offs for 2016/17
Leeds United will offer their supporters a refund on season tickets if the club does not reach the Championship play-offs next season.
Leeds are 12th in the Championship this year and hopes of reaching the play-offs have been a slim prospect all season.
Yet owner Massimo Cellino, in his latest attempt to win over supporters of the Yorkshire club, has decided to offer money back if Leeds fail to finish in the top six next year.
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Leeds are 12th in the Championship this year and hopes of reaching the play-offs have been a slim prospect all season.
Yet owner Massimo Cellino, in his latest attempt to win over supporters of the Yorkshire club, has decided to offer money back if Leeds fail to finish in the top six next year.
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Boat trip prior to Semi final 1st drink free
Just got an email from the M v Royalty people
A bit late in the day for me but still a good experience for those who haven't done a trip before.
Hello all you beautifully wonderful Crystal Palace fans,
Excited about your day out at Wembley on Sunday? Yes, we are too!
Still deciding what to do on the day? Well, Wembley doesn't come around very often, therefore, why not make a full day of it and join us for a bit of fun in the morning on the water.
For just £15, you will get:
Your first drink from the well stocked bar (seems to be the most important part to cover off !)
Three hours on the water
A DJ pumping out the tunes, with some recognisable sounds from the terraces of Selhurst (I know terraces don't exist these days, but hey ho!)
A great time with fellow "Red'n'Blue-ers"
Memories to last a lifetime for the special day
Embark: 09:45 hrs
Disembark: 13:00 hrs
The boat leaves from / comes back to Festival Pier which is just five minutes walk from Waterloo Station. From Waterloo, tubes can be taken direct to Wembley, or you can nip down to Clapham Junction for the direct overground service to Wembley Central. Easy peasy !!
What is also easy, is how to book your space . . . . .
Make contact with Grant Saunders:
FaceBook: [Link]
EMail: grantsaunders@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile: 07774 287 088
Bank Transfer £15 (per person) to:
Lloyds Bank
Grant Saunders
30.91.72
01973497
Let Grant know when you've done it and he'll add you to the manifest and see you on board.
Any questions, ask Grant.
Thank you one and all, and, see you on board.
From the crew of the M V Royalty
p.s. take a peek at this and see if you can resist !!!
[Link]
A bit late in the day for me but still a good experience for those who haven't done a trip before.
Hello all you beautifully wonderful Crystal Palace fans,
Excited about your day out at Wembley on Sunday? Yes, we are too!
Still deciding what to do on the day? Well, Wembley doesn't come around very often, therefore, why not make a full day of it and join us for a bit of fun in the morning on the water.
For just £15, you will get:
Your first drink from the well stocked bar (seems to be the most important part to cover off !)
Three hours on the water
A DJ pumping out the tunes, with some recognisable sounds from the terraces of Selhurst (I know terraces don't exist these days, but hey ho!)
A great time with fellow "Red'n'Blue-ers"
Memories to last a lifetime for the special day
Embark: 09:45 hrs
Disembark: 13:00 hrs
The boat leaves from / comes back to Festival Pier which is just five minutes walk from Waterloo Station. From Waterloo, tubes can be taken direct to Wembley, or you can nip down to Clapham Junction for the direct overground service to Wembley Central. Easy peasy !!
What is also easy, is how to book your space . . . . .
Make contact with Grant Saunders:
FaceBook: [Link]
EMail: grantsaunders@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile: 07774 287 088
Bank Transfer £15 (per person) to:
Lloyds Bank
Grant Saunders
30.91.72
01973497
Let Grant know when you've done it and he'll add you to the manifest and see you on board.
Any questions, ask Grant.
Thank you one and all, and, see you on board.
From the crew of the M V Royalty
p.s. take a peek at this and see if you can resist !!!
[Link]
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