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Crystal Palace eye Portuguese boss to take over from Roy Hodgson after snubbing him for flop Patrick Vieira in 2021

CRYSTAL PALACE have put Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca on their radar as the long-term successor to Roy Hodgson.

The Eagles will wait for the right time to move for the highly-rated Lille boss, who was on their hit list before they picked Patrick Vieira in July 2021.

Hodgson, 76, agreed to stay on for this season but Palace are already working out a plan for when he finally leaves.

Fonseca, 50, is keen to come to the Prem.

Ipswich chief Kieran McKenna is also on the shortlist at Selhurst Park.

Former England boss Hodgson made history by becoming the first opposition manager to go unbeaten in five consecutive games at Old Trafford.

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Simply the best!

I believe Marc and Joachim have now firmly cemented themselves as best CB pairing ever. They are just so, so good together. Yes we had Cannon, We had Thorn - this is entirely different, the standard of football has changed immeasurably since those days. Best ever, full stop.

New contracts for both in Jan please. Get those extensions sorted!

Outstanding, just unbelievable.

Player Ratings And Reviews: Manchester United (a) 30/09/23 (PL game) 1-0 W

Poll to come.

Palace groups supporting the Honor Oak pub against Turning Point

Thanks for your support. My daughter works there and was in today for the drag queen story telling. This monthly event has been going for a good 2 years but this year Turning Point and right wing individuals have been protesting. The police haven't been the most helpful (although they did take an old female TP protester who tried her mobility scooter through the police lines).

My daughter's first game at Palace was 15 years ago so she was really pleased to see the various Palace groups stand up against prejudice. As someone who is non-binary and has a trans partner it is very personal to them.

So thanks again

Live Com and Updates: U18s vs Brighton, 30/09/23, 11:00, Live on PalaceTV

Eastwood, Walker-Smith, Grante, King, Cardines, Adams-Coleman, Austin, Mustapha, Dashi, Marsh, Derry

Hill, Elliott, S. Williams, Redhead, Lusale

U21s play tomorrow against Liverpool so hopefully they have some returning players from injury if Mustapha is playing back down in the 18s.

Happy birthday Maidstoned

Have a great day Pedro. You are still the best COTI.:afro:

Live Com and Updates: Manchester United V Crystal Palace KO 15:00

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Crystal Ball: Manchester United (League)

You all know the drill, please post your Scoreline, Scorers and Attendance predictions for the league match tomorrow.

Ryder Cup 2023

STOP THE COUNT

Europe up in all 4 matches

Great start

iPhone stolen, Apple ID hacked - how do I reduce security risk?

As I mentioned on another thread, my son had his iPhone nicked a couple of nights ago. Unfortunately they saw him unlock phone using passcode. Within 5 minutes they had changed his Apple ID password so he couldn’t remotely block phone or access his bank accounts, email account, files (including file with all passwords, National insurance records, passport and driving licence scans), photos etc.

The phone number was barred and the banking was relatively easy to freeze although it took all night - the thief transferred money between his accounts but didn’t get round to spending any. Apple will do nothing to help so it’s unlikely he will ever get his ID, email or photos back. One 4 number passcode was all it took.

They now have access to his email and know his phone number, address, bank accounts, passport, driving licence, NI etc. We have been systematically changing all passwords to accounts but it’s really difficult to know how to recover his security. Should we shut bank accounts, change phone number, get new passport, driving licence etc? What else should we do? Any suggestions gratefully received.

Match Updates: Sep 29 - Oct 5

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Suggestion: Ian Maatsen

Not a centre back so I doubt we’d be interested. Left back who can play across midfield, especially wide left. Could be decent. Out of contract at end of the season. Thoughts?

Cyclists break far fewer road rules than motorists, video study finds

Fancy that! - you might think it was the other way around if you believed what you read on the BBS.

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Loans to the Championship rising...

Not a huge showing from us, expect this to rise as the academy matures. Hope it does, anyway!

Good article from Squawka

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Suggestion: Vangelis Pavlidis

AZ striker who's consistently banged the goals in over the last few seasons. 24 and was linked to Italian clubs in the summer and also been linked to Brentford more recently. Perfect combo of being physical and very technical, seems to score all types of goals including a Puskas award nomination a few years ago. Seems to keep improving, guessing he'd cost £15-20m.

Get man in

Vandalism

Tourists are scrawling their names into ancient relics for attention, is this the latest? Why ffs :wallbash:

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Quote:

Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall 'felled overnight'

It's iconic and beautiful, and some wanker took a chainsaw to it.

R.I.P Sir Michael Gambon.

Died today age 82 a great actor.

Aston Villa shirts

Anyone have a live stream for the upcoming women's game?

Car insurance

I've just got my car insurance renewal quote - its gone up by 40% to £824.55. So I checked Go Compare and the best they can do is £927 with other quotes over £1000. What the F*** is going on?

Newcastle (a) 21st October 15:00

Hope the club release tickets in good time for this.

Another long away day and if the club decide to make an arse of the ticketing situation like they did for Villa, we could be ending up with a low turn out again.

Suggested Team and Formation For: Manchester United (a) 30/09/23 (PL game)

Hard to look at our list of players, muster up a team and feel any kind of confidence going into the weekend. So god knows how Roy feels right now.

Johnstone
Ward - Andersen - Guehi - Mitchell
Doucoure
Schlupp - Hughes
Ayew - Mateta - Eze

Matthews, Clyne, Richards, Holding, Riedewald, Ozoh, Ebiowei, Rak-Sakyi, Ola-Adebomi

Yeah, that bench is brutal. But I think it’s the best we could go up to Manchester with if we don’t have any returning injuries. Yikes.

Just 1 more attacking signing at the end of August, just 1 more, and it wouldn’t be as bad right now.

Desperately hoping that we get some kind of news on a returning player in our next presser. Our current first team injury list stands at: Henderson, Tomkins, Lerma, Ahamada, Olise, Franca, Edouard

As for our starting line up, I’m hoping we go back to a 3 man midfield, but considering we haven’t done all season, it’s probably highly unlikely.

Relocation or name change?

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I know most of us would find a non-league team, support Bromley, Carshalton or Sutton, cheer for the AFC phoenix type team or just bin off football altogether BUT if you had to choose the lesser of two evils - which could you stomach more?

This isn't quite 'at gunpoint' serious but I have removed the moo option to show that it is no laughing matter. :moo2:

Would you suffer relocation, probably and possibly permanent without a company renaming you or be sponsored by a huge company - meaning you may revert to your original name but may change to a different company name on the future?

Danny Imray

Imray has impressed me in the U21 games I've seen and seems to have come back from his ankle injury pretty well. Anyone else think he's worth a go in games like tonight? Quite a lot has been said about Mathurin (who has also impressed me since he's arrived) but not mush about Danny.

David McCallum RIP

Died in New York of natural causes. Around 90. Forever remembered for his groovy part in the Man From Uncle. I sat next to him for several hours on a flight to New York 30 years ago. Virgin asked if he would like to sit up in business class but he said no and stayed next to me. Another part of our youth gone. RIP Illya Kuryakin

Live Com and Updates: Manchester United V Crystal Palace League Cup KO 20:00

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Selling a property - LPE1 form

Question for any property experts on here. I am in the process of selling my BTL flat. Unfortunately this is proving a lot more work than I’d hoped. I really need to sell as my mortgage deal is about to explode and I’ve got a kid on the way so seems wise to sell up.

The solicitors have sent me an LPE1 form, but unfortunately I am at an impasse as I cannot reach the head of the management company who is an older gentleman that is rather unhelpful (I don’t blame him, I’m sure he has better things to do than help me), and I genuinely do not know the answers to a lot of these questions.

Given that the buyers already own 2 of the 5 flats within the building and have purchased those 2 in the past 18 months, am I right in thinking I can still exchange without completing this document? I assume they are already aware of how the service fees, ground rent etc would work?!

My solicitor seems to think I must complete the forms but this seems illogical to me in the circumstances, as essentially I’m only replicating information they’re already aware of.

Any advice would be appreciated! Thanking the wise men and women of the BBS in advance!

Crystal Ball: MU cup

This ia the one that matters. We're on our way to Wembley.

1-0 win
Edouard
50,010

First they came for our Drifters .. and we not speak out!

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Christmas markets you would recommend…

So where do the great unwashed of the BBS like to go for a Christmas market?

Preferably somewhere in Europe and budget friendly.

My eldest has her 22nd birthday in December and some father daughter time is in order when she gets back from university this winter. We like to mooch, eat, drink and peruse.

First halves

Last season we failed to score in the first half in 26 out of 38 games; this season it has been every game. I know most goals are scored in the second half but surely we are one of the worst in this respect. Why do we start games so poorly? We always seem to be hanging on at half-time.

Player Ratings And Reviews: Fulham (h) 23/09/23 0-0 Draw

Poll to come.

Was the greatest goal you've seen at a Palace match for or against Palace?

Disclaimer: up to you whether you count if you were attending or not. I am talking mainly about the techinal skill/beauty for the goal as I am sure that the most important and significant may have been covered elsewhere. N.b. alcohol has clouded my recollection of many of the following events:

I was at the Fulham 4-1 loss where Karmani (?) scored a beaut but I wasn't actually watching the match at that point. My main memory is the image of Jules looking over his shoulder helplessly as the ball flew in, in a photo the morning after.

With Hennessey in goal we let in many goal of the season nominations but I was only there for the Dele Ali one. I seem to remember a good Gravesen goal against us for Everton in that 3-1 where Jules had his debut?

Wilf has assisted some amazing goals. I wasn't at the Anfield 4-3 where Andros tucked in his cross nor the Old Trafford match with Ambrose's belter, not even the Watford match where he teed-up Macca.

I saw his overhead vs. Barnsley however. That was very special, as it just didn't look like we could score that day. I also remember a technically brilliant header from AJ and a great finish against Walsall from a tight angle. Mateta has shown skillful brilliance with finishing in very recent times.

Team goal wise, I didn't witness Conor's finish at the Tampax, saw a great goal from us in a 4-1 at Cov's Ricoh Arena once.

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Solheim cup 2023

Europe aims to win the Solheim Cup for a record third time in a row.

Europe against the United States team at Finca Cortesin in the Andalucia region of Spain.

Any golfers watching this or have played the course?

Day 1 - Europe lose the morning session 4-0. Ally Ewing and Cheyenne Knight batter Europe's Charley Hull and Emily Pedersen 5&4 to win the first point.

Swedish rookies Maja Stark and Linn Grant contest against Lexi Thompson and Megan Khang but lost 2&1.

The other two matches were won by the US on the 18th hole.

In the afternoon session Europe's Pedersen just had a hole in one on the 13th hole.

Suggested Team and Formation For: Manchester United (a) EFL Cup

I know most our probably thinking about the game tomorrow but I'm away later and fancied opening up the discussion, especially now we are likely to be without Ahamada.

Would like to see as strong a team as possible, then again with our squad and injuries I doubt we can afford to do much else. Also be interesting to see if the squad just stays up in Manchester between matches and finds somewhere to train!

Expecting something like:

Henderson

Clyne - Richards - Holding - Mitchell

Reideweld - Doucoure

Eze

JRS - Mateta - Edouard

Only changes perhaps being Ayew in there somewhere, maybe one of the first choice centre backs with any one of the back line (bar Clyne) dropping out maybe even see Nat at LB with Holding at RB?


Personally I'd rather:

Henderson

Clyne - Richards - Guehi - Mitchell

Doucoure - Lerma (if fit) or Hughes

Eze

JRS - Mateta - Ayew

World Car Free Day - 22 September

It's World Car Free Day today

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Maybe see if you can manage without your car just for one day :)

Match Updates: Sep 22 - 27

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Potential Domestic Premier League TV Changes

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Ahead of a meeting today between the Premier League owners several things are due to be discussed:

- Increasing the amount of Premier League live games potentially from 200 to 250 out of 380

- Confirmation that no changes will be made to the Saturday Afternoon TV Blackout

- Increasing the amount of Friday Night and Monday Night Televised matches

- Increasing the amount of "Late" Saturday and Sunday Night Televised matches

- Confirmation of the £130m Distribution Package to the EFL, although there is still some uncertainty as to how that amount of money would be distributed

- Potential changes to the League Cup and how clubs who are in Europe would participate in the competition - possible ideas include allowing clubs to join later (already join at the 3rd Round) or making sides use U21 sides without the authorities issuing sanctions for not fielding the strongest side possible

- How the changes to FIFA's Club World Cup will affect the schedule.

Ulez scrappage scheme anyone used it

Have an old k reg petrol car which was used as a runaround. It isn't ulez compliant and was wondering if the £2000 scrappage was the amount you get if you meet the other criteria. Or can you be made an offer under that?

The insurance is due to run out soon so I would need to pay about £400 and then scrap it and to possibly recoup 1600 if ulez scrappage is paid at full 2000.

I, it meets, all other criteria for scrappage so would it be a given I'd get the 2k.


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Discussion: Bullets dodged or opportunities missed?

Over this last window we were as usual linked with a bunch of players, maybe less than past windows but an interesting assortment.

Which gems did we miss out on and which bullets did we dodge?

For me, Alex Scott, even though he's out with a dodgy knee was the one that got away. I've thought there is a great player in the making there, an Eden Hazard of the future. Though I'm not sure that we were in the running since he had history at Bournemouth.

Che Adams was a bullet well dodged. Just didn't seem that he would improve the squad. Not a terrible player but not what we needed. It would be like signing Maupay. I just couldn't see the point.

Callum Hudson-Odoi, Lots of talk about him on another thread. I'd like to have had him sign but I think the jury's out on him at the moment. Time will tell.

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Accountant help

Anyone know of a decent accountant to do corporation tax return and annual accounts. Mine has retired and the one he passed his business onto appears to have vanished off the face of the earth. Bromley area if possible but these days that does not really matter.

Tickets for Homematch against Nottingham

Hello everybody,
I hope someone could help me here, I am a German Eagles fan and I booked a trip to London to be there in about 3 weeks when our game against Nottingham is played. At the moment I don’t have a Membership, so the question is, are there any Tickets left at the official online shop that I can buy with the membership or do I have to look at StubHub. Unfortunately I can not see if there are any tickets left at the official store, so it would be very nice if anyone with access to the shop could look that up for me.
Thank you 🔴🔵

Hot Water Issue

Wondering if anyone can help. Week or so ago noticed that hot water was only coming out for a minute or so. Not enough to will a washing up a bowl certainly not for a shower or bath.

Had a look at the boiler and the pressure was very low, in the red. Topped it up to the middle of the green gauge and went on with things. But it made no difference so went back to the boiler and noticed the pressure had now gone too high into the red.

Does anyone have any tips on how to potentially fix as we really cannot afford to get someone out if we can avoid it. I've read somewhere that bleeding radiators might help with the pressure but I'm not sure how that would fix a hot water issue?

Live Com and Updates: U21s vs Wycombe Wanderers (a) Pizza Trophy, 19/09/23, 19:00 KO

Someone with the BBS skills able to post the line up graphic please?

Crystal Palace Player Cards 1964 - 1974 Club Issued

Between 1964-65 and 1973-74 seasons Crystal Palace produced individual players cards/photographs which were sold firstly from the Supporters Club hut then later from the Club shop.

I am in the process of compiling a list of known cards issued between the above period. If any Palace fans have cards from this period could they let me know either by a reply or a PM so that they can be added to the list.

Any help with the the compilation of this list would be appreciated

Listen! Is Paddy McCarthy just our Chairman's Gareth Southgate?

Listen... Paddy I'm sure is a great Guy but why did he get the manager stand in job twice?
Ray should have stepped in to Boss the team on Saturday for me, he's been here .. there every ******* where and done it..
Our Chairman seems to think he's maybe a future Palace manager.. maybe yes but I get the same vibes on this as being similar to Southgate being the FA's yes man Poodle .. bad game management on Saturday and a smashing before from Arsenal.
We have seen nothing to think differently.
What have I missed if he is inline for the Hot seat?

RIP Roger Whittaker

He was huge in Germany. Had some classics.

The Last Farewell indeed.

Rest in peace Roger.

Is Fulham considered South London?

While on a trip last week a guy (American) picked up on my accent and asked what team I supported. I told him Palace, and he told me he was an Arsenal fan. Fair enough, I get this all the time, and just glad he wasn't a Manchester United fan as most say they are.

Anyway, he asked me where Crystal Palace is, and I tell him South London, and we are the only Premier League team in South London.

He comes back with, "And Fulham". I was going to explain the whole South of the River being considered South London, of which Fulham and Chelsea are not. I though better of it, as he was coming across as a bit self-righteous about it, and not wanting to embarrass myself. I do know the Fulham and Chelsea Postal Codes contain SW (South West) so can see the confusion this might cause, but I'm going to stick to my guns and say the River is the divide between North and South London.

Just wanted to ask the Good Ship BBS for an opinion.

Engineering Works - Sat. 23rd September

Affecting Norwood Junction, there will be no London Overground trains between New Cross Gate and West Croydon/Crystal Palace. Bus Replacement service is on offer between New Cross Gate and West Croydon (via Crystal Palace) calling at Brockley, Honor Oak Park, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Crystal Palace, Anerley (for Penge West), Norwood Junction and Selhurst

The above closure will also affect services to and from London Bridge including Thameslink:

Services between Peterborough / Bedford / Royston / Finsbury Park and Horsham / Brighton will divert to run non-stop via Selhurst, and will not call at London Bridge.

Cities you have loved visiting on holiday

The positive version of the other thread.

My starter for 10 in no particular order - Tokyo, Rome, Detroit, Malaga (old city), Old Delhi, Havana, Granada

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Places you have been to on holiday but hated and would never go back

As title says. I'll start

Benidorm, went there on a stag do last year, poor lad got stabbed in the throat by a barman in the same club I was in on the strip. Found out through a news article weeks later that he made it despite being put in intensive care, thank god he survived. Couldn't stop thinking about the poor boy. Hated the place. I would never go back.

Now you guys...

Today is the typical example of why we don't get into European football and push on!

Half a team!
Poor management over the years other than Roy and Ray!
Refs normally Northern ***** who seem to hate us!

Today is Palace we lose so many points softly every season!

Suggested Team and Formation For: Fulham (h) 23/09/23

Johnstone
Ward - Andersen - Guehi - Mitchell
Ayew - Doucoure - Lerma - Eze
Mateta - Edouard

Henderson, Clyne, Richards, Holding, Hughes, Schlupp, Ahamada, Rak-Sakyi, Ebiowei

Think the 4-4-2 works better than the 4-2-3-1. Every time we’ve had to change to the former during a game, we start looking better. Hopefully all players listed are fit.

Player Ratings And Reviews: Aston Villa 16/09/23 3-1 Loss

Poll incoming.

Simon Thomas - Soccer Saturday

Nothing against him but not the right person for the job. Lacks enthusiasm and his delivery is flat. I find it hard to watch now.

Julian Warren would have been better.

Eze and Guehi on Football Focus Now

Just saying.

Tonight's Dispatches

Get yer legally compliant speculation in here...

Lawyer advice needed

I'm looking for advice on a serious medical blunder that ended in my son passing away. We have been getting conflicting advice about what to do lawyer wise as although it is 4 months now, there is still a major police investigation and hospital internal investigation.

This will come under Scottish law so not sure if there is anyone on here who can help. But if there is, please PM me.
Thanks

Things that make you say hmph (Annoyed light)

When you make a dinner reservation on line, and get a text reminder 2 days before the dinner, then another a day before wanting you to confirm you are still coming. Another an hour before the allotted time, and then another the day after asking you to rate your experience on a linked website.

Not a human involved in the whole process...

Not annoying, just makes you go "hmph". :hmph:

Live Com and Updates: Aston Villa V Crystal Palace KO 15.00

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Live Com and Updates: U21s vs Middlesborough, 15/9/23, 19:00 KO, U21 PL Cup (Live on Palace TV+)

Andros Townsend - likely move to Turkey

BBC Sport Gossip, 15 Sep 2023:

'Konyaspor have reached an agreement in principle with former England winger Andros Townsend, 32, after he left Everton this summer.'

[Source: Ajansspor - in Turkish]

Konyaspor play in the Turkish Super lig (currently 2nd position).

Budvha bars

Anyone know a bar showing he game?

Press Conference Live: Pre-Aston Villa Friday 1:30pm

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Powerline Adapters

Morning.

Is there anyone here with much experience of using these?

My wife’s work laptop can’t pick up our wifi signal in the office upstairs and her company have provided her with two devices so far both with the same issue. They insist it’s a problem at our end and aren’t prepared to give her another machine despite every other device we own (laptops, tablets, phones, streaming stick) all working fine.

Rather than go to the hassle of drilling holes in the walls and ceilings to get the ethernet connection extended I’ve been reading about powerline adapters and was hoping for some real world knowledge about them. Online reviews are so varied and with a bewildering number of brands out there it’s hard to know where to begin. I’ve read about some having issues with overheating for example. And are they really as simple enough as plug and play once paired?

Our house is only seven years old so I’m confident the electrics are quite straightforward enough to cope ok.

Match Updates: Sep 15 - 21

20:00
Southampton v Leicester City
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Harry Toffolo

So Harry Toffolo gets a 5-month ban suspended until the end of 2024-25 for 375 betting offences with a fine of £20,956.

Ivan Toney gets an immediate 8-month ban for 232 offences with a fine of £50000.

How does that work then?

Forest

They have come up on multiple threads for their spending, squad size, FFP etc.

Squads now announced so:

Horvath - won promotion last year with Luton
Biancone - €10m signing 12 months ago
Arter - Not played for them in PL has he?
Shelvey - €6.5m in January
Dennis - $14.8m signing last year

All have been left out of their 25 man squad - The last 2 they are hoping to shift to Turkey today.

Relationships and Class

Don't worry this isn't a political thread.

My mum is working class, and my dad middle class. My school and friends working class. University was much more middle class. All in all it was great growing up as had very different experiences. Holidays ranged from Butlins and Pontins to the south of France.

But it got me thinking. In terms of people in London, if I think of people I know, mixed race relationships are actually much more common than mixed class relationships. Nearly everyone I know is going out with someone of the same class. Maybe that's because they are more likely to have common interests? Not sure.

I haven't googled so not sure if there are any statistics on this.

But do people still mainly end up with partners who are the same class as them?

My three main partners have all been working class, but I've dated a few middle class people as well. I feel I've done my bit to breaking down social divides :)

Old days thread

A thread for things that were normal in the old days or just don't happen anymore

Shops closing no later than 5.30pm everyday, early on Wednesday about 1pm and not opening at all on Sundays.

Crystal Ball: Aston Villa away

You know the routine: score, scorers and attendance please

Palace players at AFCON Jan-Feb 2024

With the 24-team Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast (13 Jan - 11 Feb 2024) now complete, it looks like Palace may not be too depleted:

Algeria
Angola
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Cape Verde
DR Congo
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
The Gambia
Ghana (Ayew, Schlupp)
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Ivory Coast
Mali (Doucoure)
Mauritania
Mozambique
Morocco
Namibia
Nigeria
Senegal
South Africa
Tanzania
Tunisia
Zambia

Suggestion: Maguire?

Doesn't appear to be wanted at his club.

Could be a different.

Definitely got a poacher's eye for goal.

A third option up front?

Fan Advisory Board (FAB)

Everyone got the email about the Fan Advisory Board tonight?

Seems like a good idea.

I was concerned however that membership was restricted to members of the following groups:
The Disabled Supporters’ Association, The Supporters’ Trust, Proud and Palace; the Holmesdale Fanatics; and the CPFC Women’s Supporters’ Association.

All these groups are worthy but surely this must rule the vast majority of fans from being on the board?

Gareth Southgate To Be Next Palace Manager?

Not for me

Pogba

Tested positive for testosterone. Carries a ban of 2 years.

Oh dear.

Tween shoplifting... a lost art ? !

Just having a general chit chat as you do with the other half, the subject of kids shoplifting came up. She worked as a young teen in Tesco in Addo, it was a firm favourite for the sticky fingered but nobody squealed, had our own code back then but remember an almost sneaky admiration for those brave enough to give it a go. They pretty much got away with it, she was always too scared of her dad lol. found out many mates had huge stashes of candy etc... whats the biggest thing you ever got away with ???

Palace For Life Marathon March (Sat 14 Oct)

Sorry if I’ve missed it but I can’t see anything about this year’s Marathon March on here.

On Saturday 14 October, more than 150 Palace supporters will be doing the 26.2 mile walk around South London (starting and ending at Selhurst Park) to raise money to help young people who are facing tough times to get off to a better start in life. I think it’s the eighth year they’ve hosted it, but this will be my third marathon march.

If anyone else is doing it, I thought it would be nice to have a thread where our band of marchers can introduce themselves and seek sponsorship (and maybe a little bit of recognition).

I have a request to make in the next post but will also pop back with occasional updates for an event that hopefully makes everyone South London and Proud.

Manchester United (a) Saturday 30th September 3pm

Mon 11th Sep 10am: 7000+ Points
Tue 12th Sep 10am: 3000+ Points
Wed 13th Sep 5:30pm: ST+
Thu 14th Sep 10am: Members and ST Holders
Fri 15th Sep 10am: Two per Member/ST Holder

Like the cup game, it's digital tickets only when you buy, but if you want a paper ticket you can speak to the box office and they'll arrange for you to collect at Old Trafford on the day.

EGGS!

Bit Eggy .. bit smelly .. you like them ...I don't really!

Suggestion: Andre Ayew

Left winger available on a free. Got lots of experience. Could be a good short term appointment.

Wycombe Wanderers (a) vs. CPFC U21s - Pizza Trophy. 17/08/23 19:00 kick off

Presuming these will be on the turnstiles early? Nowt in advance?

Any decent pubs around the ground?

Palace on film database 1981/82 - 1988/89

After editing previous season review videos, I'm going to try and do the same for the 80's years up to promotion. From 89/90 onwards, there are official season videos in circulation, so i'll stop there.

Here is the list of TV footage i've found so far. If anyone can add to it, then please post in this thread.

I am aware of the existence of a Lifeline video of our goals for 1987/88. I never had this, but if anyone can point me in the direction of one, that would be amazing.




1981/82

12/09/81 H. Charlton 2-0
19/09/81 A. QPR 0-1
03/10/81 A. Leicester 1-1
24/10/82 H. Derby 0-1
06/02/82 A. Charlton 1-2
16/02/82 A. Orient 1-0 (FAC)
06/03/82 A. QPR 0-1 (FAC)
20/03/82 H. Luton 3-3



1982/83

23/10/82 A. Newcastle 0-1
30/10/82 H. Fulham 1-1
13/11.82 H. Leeds 1-1
27/11/82 H. Wolves 3-4
19/02/83 H. Burnley 0-0 (FAC)



1983/84

27/08/83 H. Man C 0-2
07/04/84 A. Derby 0-3
26/11/83 H. Sheff W 1-0
21/01/84 H. Newcastle 3-1
28/01/84 H. West Ham 1-1 (FAC)
31/01/84 A. West Ham 0-2 (FAC)
28/04/84 A. Sheff W 0-1
12/05/84 H. Blackburn 0-2
London 5-a-side tournament



1984/85

08/09/84 H. Birmingham City 0-2
25/09/84 A. Sunderland 1-2 (LC)
29/09/84 A. Man C 1-2




1985/86

20/08/85 A. Charlton 2-1 (LC)
07/09/85 A. Charlton 1-3
24/09/85 H. Man U 0-1
16/11/85 A. Leeds 3-1
11/01/86 H. Charlton 2-1



1986/87

01/11/86 A. Plymouth 1-3
05/11/86 A. N Forest 0-1 (LC)
11/10/86 A. Leeds 0-3
15/11/86 H. Ipswich 3-3
02/05/87 A. Sunderland 0-1




1987/88

05/09/87 A. Birmingham 6-0
08/09/87 H. WBA 4-1 (Wright, Bright goals)
12/09/87 H. Leicester 2-1 (Wright goal)
06/10/87 A. Newport 2-0 (Wright goal)
21/10/87 A. A Villa 1-4 (Wright goal)
28/10/87 A. Man U 1-2 (McClair goal)
03/11/87 H. Plymouth 5-1 (2 Wright goals)
14/11/87 H. Stoke 2-0 (Wright goal)
28/11/87 H. Leeds 3-0 (Wright goal)
05/12/87 A. Man C 3-1
19/12/87 A. Hull 1-2
28/12/87 H. Reading 2-3 (Wright goal)
09/01/88 A. Newcastle 0-1
23/01/88 A. Middlesbrough 1-2
27/03/88 A. Swindon 2-2
09/04/88 H. A Villa 1-1 (Wright goal)
30/04/88 H. Blackburn 2-0
07/05/88 H. Man C 2-0
Mercantile Credit Classic Sheff W (penalties)



1988/89

17/09/88 H. Shrewsbury (Wright goal)
01/10/88 H. Plymouth 4-1 (Wright, Pardew goals)
04/10/88 H. Ipswich 2-0
12/10/88 H. Swindon (LC)
22/10/88 H. Hull 3-1 (Wright, Barber 2 goals)
05/11/88 H. Barnsley 1-1 (Bright goal)
19/11/88 H. Leicester C 4-2 (Thomas, Barber 2, Bright goals)
22/11/88 Wallsall 4-2 (FMC) (Barber Dyer 2 Wright goals)
26/11/88 A. WBA 3-5
10/01/89 H. Luton 4-1 (FMC) (Bright 2 goals)
14/01/89 A. Chelsea 0-1
28/01/89 A. Middlesbrough 3-2 (FMC)
11/02/89 H. Blackburn 2-2
01/03/89 A. Oxford 0-1
04/03/89 H. Bournemouth 2-3
27/03/89 A. Brighton 2-1
15/04/89 H. Portsmouth 2-0 (Wright goal)
25/04/89 A. Swindon 0-1
29/04/89 H. WBA 1-0
01/05/89 A. Man C 1-1
13/05/89 H. Birmingham 4-1
21/05/89 A. Swindon 0-1 (PO)
24/05/89 H. Swindon 2-0 (PO)
31/05/89 A. Blackburn 1-3 (PO)
03/06/89 H. Blackburn 3-0 (PO)

Jamie's Matchday Vlogs

Shouldn't imagine there would be much interest, since there is much better, more established and more professional Palace content out there, but I've made a couple of matchday vlogs, most recently for Wolves at home last Saturday which you can find here: To view the link you have to Register or Login

It's far too long and footage isn't the best but I enjoyed making it so not too fussed if it doesn't get viewed! But it's there anyway for anyone interested as well as West Ham home from last season (I don't get to that many games these days!)

Mike Yarwood

Sad news - Another one that i grew up following , has passed away , age 82

Yet again the NHS becones a killing machine..

She has life and hope ... and all her marbles!
Why the reporting restrictions?
Why a court battle to kill her!
The Liverpool care pathway hasn't gone away ... cost saving and bed clearing!
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You have to go abroad to kill yourself but the NHS doctors can play God!

Rugby World Cup 2023

I think we need a thread on this world cup, even though England may not do so well.

But you never know...we could even win this.....(please no laughing at the back)

Tonight's game could very well be the final and also might decide who finishes on top of this group, NZ are keen to avoid South Africa in the next round who looked very impressive in Wembley recently.

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Let the games begin

PPE

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Some questions that Greg Hands won’t answer

Cos, I'm young, free and single...Again!

Just walked away from an 18 month relationship (she did have a drink problem).

This is my 3rd, 1yr relationship in the 4 and a bit years since I was widowed (4th, yes I know marriage)

Moved out into a house share and now back wading through the dating apps, chatting and meeting up with women, popping into bars etc.

I'm 60 FFS not 20!

But I'm happier than I was! So to all the settled down guys would you swap your pipe and slippers for one last crack or would you stay where you are? Cos I got no choice!! Wish me luck!!

Daniel Khalife

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A nationwide manhunt is under way for the 21-year-old ex-soldier, who is suspected of trying to spy for an enemy state, understood to be Iran.

He escaped HMP Wandsworth in south London by clinging to the bottom of a delivery van, after slipping out of the kitchen wearing his cooks uniform.

Extra security is in place at all UK airports and ports.

Ominously, the head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command has said in the last few hours that, "He has skills that perhaps some sections of the public don't have and I am really keen that we are using everything in our means to find him."

Match Updates: Sep 7 -13

15:00
Kazakhstan v Finland
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
Viaplay Sports 1


16:00
Germany U20 v Italy U20
International Friendly
German Football YouTube


17:00
Bulgaria v Iran
International Friendly
Viaplay Sports 2


17:00
Lithuania v Montenegro
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
Viaplay Sports 1


18:00
Norway v Jordan
International Friendly
Viaplay Sports Online


19:30
Austria v Moldova
International Friendly
Viaplay Sports Online


19:45
Wales v South Korea
International Friendly
S4CBBC iPlayerS4C OnlineViaplay Sports Online


19:45
Czech Republic v Albania
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
Viaplay Sports Online


19:45
Denmark v San Marino
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
Viaplay Sports Online


19:45
France v Republic of Ireland
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
Viaplay Sports 2


19:45
Netherlands v Greece
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
Viaplay Xtra


19:45
Poland v Faroe Islands
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
Viaplay Sports Online


19:45
Serbia v Hungary
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
Viaplay Sports Online


19:45
Slovenia v Northern Ireland
UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifier
Viaplay Sports 1

WC 2026 South American Qualifying

Mental aint it.

Process starts tomorrow.

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16th biggest net transfer spenders in world football

According to the research linked in a BBC article, only 15 clubs in the world have a bigger net spend on transfers over the past decade than Crystal Palace!

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Interesting context to the arguments fans make that the board do not spend money in the transfer market!


(This will almost certainly change next summer when we could have a major change in our squad but in the process make £250m in player sales.)

Lost CPFC Grime Song

I heard a song on Flex FM a couple of months ago that was about Palace. The instrumental was Wiley's Igloo, and it referenced Vieira, Connor Gallagher, and Zaha.

I can't find the song anywhere, and was wondering if anyone here knew anything about it.

TIA :p

Sydney based Eagles

Hey SBE’s

Any recommendations for a roof top bar in the city for decent views, beer and food?

TIA :p

What would you do ?

I woke up to a post on my facebook on Monday morning from someone that my wonderful belittling slap happy father has kicked the bucket.
The thing is apart from the above he fxxked off 20 years ago to Ohio for some old slapper and ignored us all since.
Neither my Mum or sister give a monkeys unsurprisingly and non of us will bother spending the money or time to fly out there.
Would you bother to reply ?

Car sharing for Crystal palace home games

Hi i am a disabled CP season ticket holder and live in the Camberwell / peckham area.
From the end of september i will not have a car to get to home games for a while, so am looking for anyone who would be prepared to car share to home games for a while.
I have a small collapsible scooter that breaks into 4 parts.
so if anyone is prepared to car share i would be grateful if you would let me know and obviously i would contribute towards fuel.
Thanks Kev

Welcome to Penge

Any idea what the lyrics mean?

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Paris Bistros

Coming back to London in a few months and decided to go to Paris for a few days.

Staying around Republique

Haven`t been for years but would anybody recommend some good reasonable common Plat du Jour type bistros to go to?

Keen for some really rustic cuisine!

Cheers

Guehi and Andersen VS Young and Thorne

Who is the best palace centre half pairing ever?

Suggested Team and Formation For: Villa (away)

Schlupp needs to be dropped. 4-4-2 with Mateta and Edouard up front. Or if Olise is fit:

——————————-Henderson——————————————-
————Ward————Andersen———-Guehi—————————
——————Doucoure————-Lerma————————————-
Ayew————Eze———————Olise————Mitchell
——————————-Edouard————————————————-

3-2-4-1 in possession, 4-2-3-1 with Mitchell dropping back out of possession. Olise on the left. Let’s get the whipped in early crosses for Edouard. Left footers on the left. Right footers on the right. It’s what he wants.

Insuring a car to be kept at a different address

I need to insure a car which won't be kept at my home address, but at the address of an ageing relative who can't drive it, but needs me to drive it / them on occasion when I visit. Anyone got any ideas on how to go about this? Would it require a specialist insurer or broker? The usual comparison sites don't seem sophisticated enough to handle this sort of requirement, and I worry it would be too easy to take out insurance which was invalid as they'd not understood it properly.

Air BnB Legal Question

We have booked an apartment with Airbnb for a few days next week but have now received (through Airbnb messaging) a separate contract to be signed from an organisation called 'Booked Directly'.

The T&Cs are pretty much what I would expect and do not seem particularly onerous except that it makes it clear that the contract will be between me and the person who is the Airbnb 'host' but there is no mention of Airbnb (to where I have paid the full cost) therefore it seems to bypass the organisation and, presumably, any 'protection' that using them might bring.

I don't know what the legal status is between me, Airbnb and the 'host' or whether signing a separate contact jeopardises my position but if anyone can shed any light on this situation it would be appreciated.

In the presence of historical figures

Went to a wedding over the weekend, and two of the invited guests were well known people, but of contrasting abilities, and both of them in the last few years, have had a huge influence on people's lives.

One of them was the ex Secretary of State for Health during the pandemic, Mat Hancock, and the wonderful, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, accredited as the inventor of the World Wide Web, and co- work colleague of my nephew.

My brother-in law had long chats with both of them during the reception, whilst my wife an I looked on. Fair play to him as frankly in the case of the former, anything I said to him would have probably caused upset, and I promised my nephew, the groom, that I wouldn't make any waves. In case of the latter, I just wouldn't know what to chat about being absolutely star struck and in awe of the guy, and probably would have just asked him if he knew how to fix my computer storage issues.

Anyway, the wedding was fantastic, the reception and music great, and Hancock with his new girlfriend, yes it was that one caught on camera in lockdown, got on the floor and joined in. Notably, the arse touching continued by both parties and they were obviously not afraid in public to show overt affection.

Tim didn't join in on the dance floor, and it was noticeable that he suffers from a kind of physical nervous affliction, poor chap. He is still working though and "ready for the fight", and that appeared to allude to AI, and all it's implications.

Man arrested after alleged racist abuse of Wolves player during match

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Player Ratings And Reviews: Wolves (h) 03/09/23 3-2 win

Poll to come.

Live Com and Updates: Crystal Palace V Wolverhampton Wanderers KO 14:00

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Scottish Football

I use to take an interest in all the leagues including the Scottish ones . Barely look at tables now , but i was surprised to see so many teams i had not heard of .

Cove Rangers
Edinburgh City
Kelty Hearts
Annan Athletic
Bonnyrigg Rose
Spartans
Peterhead

Have these come up through promotion from non league or has there been some reorganization ?

U18 Palace 6 against Liverpool

Well done U18 watched the game on Palace TV - great Keeping by young Billy Eastwood (Good Hands) - got to watch this lad he’s really growing in confidence

Rob Holding

From Athletic

Quote:

Rob Holding has joined Crystal Palace from Arsenal on a three-year deal. The defender joins for a fee of £1million with £2.5million in add-ons and is eligible for selection against Wolves on Sunday.

Live Com and Updates: U18s vs Liverpool, 02/09/23, 11:00 KO, U18 PL Cup (Live on PalaceTV+)

Kporha moved back down:

Was Hodgson the wrong appointment in Summer 2023?

Roy Hodgson is a Palace legend. Let’s say that from the outset. I always thought he was brought in because we didn’t have the money to match the ambition of a more attacking manager. But the ease with which money was found for a relatively expensive 5th choice centre back (wages) and a new No1 goalkeeper proves the backers of the owners right: there was cash for new signings.

So, was it wrong for Parish and the Americans to appoint Hodgson? Did we have to fall back on defensive acquisitions because that’s what the manager wanted? Or because Roy Hodgson couldn’t attract attackers of quality to the club? (Let’s not forget it was rumoured that Olise only wanted to sign for us because of Vieira, as an example.)

I’m sure that we will stay up. Luton, Sheffield United and even Burnley will probably all disappear. Roy has shown a fantastic ability to pick up points against Championship quality sides. Remember when we beat Leeds 5-1? Think we can have another result like that later on in the season when playing Luton or Burnley. But if Parish wants a manager who can attract even talent like CHO, like Cooper could, perhaps it was a mistake appointing Roy, and this should be Hodgson’s last season here. We’ve said that before though! Would be interested to hear people’s thoughts.

Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni dies age 68

RIP

Not aware of him to be honest... none the less.

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Strong

In context, at this point in time having signed Henderson and Holding, is this out best ever team, as far as quality in numerous positions is concerned?

Rumour: Dan Neil

This has just popped up

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Luton Town allocation

Luton now seem to only offer 2/3 of the stand behind the goal so around 1000 tickets up for grabs!
We now know there’s around 450 away priority members after the emails fiasco.
The players/club will have around 100.
I’m sure the HF will want a presence, perhaps 100.
This will leave around 350 tickets to go to loyalty points so guessing 9500+ or higher will be needed

Manchester United (a) EFL Cup Tuesday 26th September 8pm Live on Sky Sports

CONFIRMED

Will be live on Sky Sports on Tuesday 26th September with an 8pm Kick Off

Crystal Ball: Wolverhampton Wanderers - Home

Amongst the transfer window closing I shall start the ball rolling. As usual, scores/scorers/attendance predictions please:

Crystal Palace 2
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0

Ayew & Eze

24,874

Rumour: Rob Holding

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