Bobby Manzi
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Eberechi Eze reveals he's finding his 'weird' after a mixed season at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze feels he is finding his best form ahead of the run-in after a mixed Premier League campaign.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
Spoke to Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze after his match-winning performance vs Brighton.
He told me about his ‘weird season’ and how he is finding his best form ahead of the run-in. #CPFC
Interview 👇
He told me about his ‘weird season’ and how he is finding his best form ahead of the run-in. #CPFC
Interview 👇
Oliver Glasner’s position at Crystal Palace should be untenable. Instead, it is untouchable.
Long read on the outburst that proved he is immune to the sack. #CPFC
Long read on the outburst that proved he is immune to the sack. #CPFC
Inside Crystal Palace's 'furious' talks with Oliver Glasner after outburst
The moment that provoked Glasner's furious interview and how Steve Parish reacted
inews.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Oliver Glasner’s position at Crystal Palace should be untenable. Instead, it is untouchable.
Long read on the outburst that proved he is immune to the sack. #CPFC
Long read on the outburst that proved he is immune to the sack. #CPFC
Long read: The story behind Oliver Glasner’s decision to leave Crystal Palace.
Plus:
🇫🇷 Mateta wants out
🏴 Wharton expected to be sold in the summer
🏆 The road to Leipzig
#CPFC
Plus:
🇫🇷 Mateta wants out
🏴 Wharton expected to be sold in the summer
🏆 The road to Leipzig
#CPFC
Inside the turmoil at Palace: Glasner's exit and transfer dilemmas
Oliver Glasner is renowned for his entertaining exchanges with the press, but even by his standards, Friday's bombshell announcements were jaw-dropping.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Long read: The story behind Oliver Glasner’s decision to leave Crystal Palace.
Plus:
🇫🇷 Mateta wants out
🏴 Wharton expected to be sold in the summer
🏆 The road to Leipzig
#CPFC
Plus:
🇫🇷 Mateta wants out
🏴 Wharton expected to be sold in the summer
🏆 The road to Leipzig
#CPFC
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🔴 NEW POD 🔵
The latest episode of the Team Called Palace podcast is out now! 🎙️
Matt is joined by Bobby Manzi to discuss Palace’s defeat to Macclesfield, the recent drop-off and the January transfer window. 🤓
#CPFC
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The latest episode of the Team Called Palace podcast is out now! 🎙️
Matt is joined by Bobby Manzi to discuss Palace’s defeat to Macclesfield, the recent drop-off and the January transfer window. 🤓
#CPFC
🔴 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
🔵 open.spotify.com/episode/23U7...
January 12, 2026 at 8:34 AM
🔴 NEW POD 🔵
The latest episode of the Team Called Palace podcast is out now! 🎙️
Matt is joined by Bobby Manzi to discuss Palace’s defeat to Macclesfield, the recent drop-off and the January transfer window. 🤓
#CPFC
🔴 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
🔵 open.spotify.com/episode/23U7...
The latest episode of the Team Called Palace podcast is out now! 🎙️
Matt is joined by Bobby Manzi to discuss Palace’s defeat to Macclesfield, the recent drop-off and the January transfer window. 🤓
#CPFC
🔴 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
🔵 open.spotify.com/episode/23U7...
🚨 Crystal Palace have held talks with Genk over a move for Zakaria El Ouahdi.
Genk will consider offers over €10m, but #CPFC are yet to bid.
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Genk will consider offers over €10m, but #CPFC are yet to bid.
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Crystal Palace Hold Talks to Sign 'Superb' Star in January, He Wants to Join
Crystal Palace have held talks over a move to sign Genk star Zakaria El Ouahdi in January.
www.givemesport.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM
🚨 Crystal Palace have held talks with Genk over a move for Zakaria El Ouahdi.
Genk will consider offers over €10m, but #CPFC are yet to bid.
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Genk will consider offers over €10m, but #CPFC are yet to bid.
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Ismaila Sarr was an unused substitute as Senegal reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win against Mali. #CPFC
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Ismaila Sarr was an unused substitute as Senegal reached the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 win against Mali. #CPFC
🆕 Crystal Palace will rotate against Macclesfield. At least one academy player will start. Oliver Glasner still plans to name a strong XI: Guehi, Pino & Wharton all start. Chadi Riad to play 45 minutes for the U21s tomorrow. Predicted XI and team news:
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner plans to rotate against Macclesfield
Oliver Glasner plans to rotate as Crystal Palace begin their FA Cup defence against National League North outfit Macclesfield on Saturday.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 5:48 PM
🆕 Crystal Palace will rotate against Macclesfield. At least one academy player will start. Oliver Glasner still plans to name a strong XI: Guehi, Pino & Wharton all start. Chadi Riad to play 45 minutes for the U21s tomorrow. Predicted XI and team news:
Oliver Glasner: 'Jaydee Canvot is on the right track' #CPFC
Oliver Glasner: 'Jaydee Canvot might be inconsistent - but he's on the right track'
Oliver Glasner feels Jaydee Canvot is moving in the right direction after his promising performance in Crystal Palace’s goalless draw with Premier…
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Oliver Glasner: 'Jaydee Canvot is on the right track' #CPFC
🆕 Oliver Glasner confirms Crystal Palace are open to Marc Guehi sale in January.
But warns Manchester City will have to pay big for #CPFC to sanction a move.
But warns Manchester City will have to pay big for #CPFC to sanction a move.
Oliver Glasner admits Crystal Palace are open to selling Marc Guehi to Man City
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has not ruled out club captain Marc Guehi leaving in the January transfer window.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 10:37 PM
🆕 Oliver Glasner confirms Crystal Palace are open to Marc Guehi sale in January.
But warns Manchester City will have to pay big for #CPFC to sanction a move.
But warns Manchester City will have to pay big for #CPFC to sanction a move.
🆕 Oliver Glasner admits ‘final’ decision over his Crystal Palace future is looming.
Contract talks are expected to ramp up next week, with a resolution expected before their Conference League play-off in February. #CPFC
Contract talks are expected to ramp up next week, with a resolution expected before their Conference League play-off in February. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner admits 'final' Crystal Palace contract decision is looming
Oliver Glasner is ready to settle his Crystal Palace future this month with crunch contract talks set to ramp up.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 10:36 PM
🆕 Oliver Glasner admits ‘final’ decision over his Crystal Palace future is looming.
Contract talks are expected to ramp up next week, with a resolution expected before their Conference League play-off in February. #CPFC
Contract talks are expected to ramp up next week, with a resolution expected before their Conference League play-off in February. #CPFC
🆕 Oliver Glasner explains why Crystal Palace have sent Romain Esse out on loan.
Praises his character and hopes he succeeds at Coventry. #CPFC #PUSB
Praises his character and hopes he succeeds at Coventry. #CPFC #PUSB
Oliver Glasner explains decision to loan Romain Esse to Coventry City
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner all-but confirmed Romain Esse will join Coventry City on loan until the end of the season.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Crystal Palace have not ruled out selling Marc Guehi this month amid Manchester City's interest.
Palace, however, would expect more than the £35m agreed with Liverpool in the summer. City would not bid that high.
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#CPFC
Palace, however, would expect more than the £35m agreed with Liverpool in the summer. City would not bid that high.
🤝🏼 @jacobsben.bsky.social
#CPFC
Exclusive: Crystal Palace Open to Selling Marc Guehi in January After Man City Talks
The England international's contract at Palace expires this summer
www.givemesport.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Crystal Palace have not ruled out selling Marc Guehi this month amid Manchester City's interest.
Palace, however, would expect more than the £35m agreed with Liverpool in the summer. City would not bid that high.
🤝🏼 @jacobsben.bsky.social
#CPFC
Palace, however, would expect more than the £35m agreed with Liverpool in the summer. City would not bid that high.
🤝🏼 @jacobsben.bsky.social
#CPFC
Crystal Palace's defeat at Newcastle had a feeling of inevitability to it, writes Adam Sells. They must add a game-changer this month. #CPFC
Defeat at Newcastle felt familiar - Crystal Palace must add a game-changer this month
Crystal Palace succumbed to defeat against Newcastle United in a game that followed a familiar pattern over the past three months, stretching back…
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Crystal Palace's defeat at Newcastle had a feeling of inevitability to it, writes Adam Sells. They must add a game-changer this month. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner on Crystal Palace's set-piece woes: "Right now, I have to admit that I have completely failed.” #CPFC
Oliver Glasner: 'I'm failing when it comes to defending set-pieces'
Oliver Glasner accepts he must find solutions for Crystal Palace’s continued set-piece woes.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Oliver Glasner on Crystal Palace's set-piece woes: "Right now, I have to admit that I have completely failed.” #CPFC
Nathaniel Clyne picked up a groin/hip injury in Crystal Palace's 2-0 defeat against Newcastle. Alerted Oliver Glasner that he was in discomfort at half time.
+ Jefferson Lerma was baffled when hooked after clash of heads.
Injury update from St James' #CPFC
+ Jefferson Lerma was baffled when hooked after clash of heads.
Injury update from St James' #CPFC
Oliver Glasner issues double injury update after Newcastle defeat
Oliver Glasner explained that he substituted Nathaniel Clyne during Crystal Palace's 2-0 defeat against Newcastle United because he had a groin…
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Nathaniel Clyne picked up a groin/hip injury in Crystal Palace's 2-0 defeat against Newcastle. Alerted Oliver Glasner that he was in discomfort at half time.
+ Jefferson Lerma was baffled when hooked after clash of heads.
Injury update from St James' #CPFC
+ Jefferson Lerma was baffled when hooked after clash of heads.
Injury update from St James' #CPFC
Crystal Palace have signed Brennan Johnson for a club-record fee from Tottenham Hotspur. The 24-year-old was registered under half an hour before Friday’s noon deadline and can play against Newcastle on Sunday. #CPFC
Crystal Palace break club-record transfer fee to sign Brennan Johnson from Spurs
Crystal Palace have signed Brennan Johnson for a club-record fee from Tottenham Hotspur.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Crystal Palace have signed Brennan Johnson for a club-record fee from Tottenham Hotspur. The 24-year-old was registered under half an hour before Friday’s noon deadline and can play against Newcastle on Sunday. #CPFC
🆕 Remarkable quotes from Oliver Glasner, who rowed back on his criticism of Crystal Palace's summer transfer window. Admits that he vocalised his contentment with the #CPFC squad, but should have asked for more. Full story:
Oliver Glasner takes responsibility for Crystal Palace's summer transfer window
Oliver Glasner has rowed back on his criticism of Crystal Palace's summer transfer window.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
🆕 Remarkable quotes from Oliver Glasner, who rowed back on his criticism of Crystal Palace's summer transfer window. Admits that he vocalised his contentment with the #CPFC squad, but should have asked for more. Full story:
Understand Hindolo Mustapha’s move to Bradford City is edging closer.
The 19-year-old is expected to join the Bantams on loan until the end of the season. #CPFC #BCAFC
The 19-year-old is expected to join the Bantams on loan until the end of the season. #CPFC #BCAFC
Exclusive: League One Bradford City are keen on a January loan move for Crystal Palace attacker Hindolo Mustapha.
The 19-year-old had his loan at German side FC Nürnberg terminated at the beginning of December. #CPFC
The 19-year-old had his loan at German side FC Nürnberg terminated at the beginning of December. #CPFC
Crystal Palace Forward Eyed for Bradford City Loan as Transfer Decision Made
Exclusive: Bradford City are eyeing a January loan move for Crystal Palace starlet Hindolo Mustapha.
www.givemesport.com
January 2, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner offers the latest on Will Hughes' hamstring injury. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner: 'Will Hughes felt his hamstring against Fulham'
Crystal Palace midfielder Will Hughes faces a race against time to be available for their trip to Newcastle United on Sunday.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner offers the latest on Will Hughes' hamstring injury. #CPFC
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was relieved to see Jean-Philippe Mateta back among the goals as his side drew 1-1 with Fulham. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner hails Jean-Philippe Mateta after goal against Fulham
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was relieved to see Jean-Philippe Mateta back among the goals as his side drew 1-1 with Fulham.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was relieved to see Jean-Philippe Mateta back among the goals as his side drew 1-1 with Fulham. #CPFC
Brennan Johnson is having his Crystal Palace medical this evening ahead of £35m move from Tottenham Hotspur. Complete agreement on all sides of the deal.
Johnson to become #CPFC's club-record signing.
Johnson to become #CPFC's club-record signing.
Crystal Palace Deal to Sign Brennan Johnson ‘Done’, Medical Tonight
Crystal Palace have agreed personal terms with Tottenham star Brennan Johnson ahead of a January transfer, beating off Premier League competition.
www.givemesport.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Brennan Johnson is having his Crystal Palace medical this evening ahead of £35m move from Tottenham Hotspur. Complete agreement on all sides of the deal.
Johnson to become #CPFC's club-record signing.
Johnson to become #CPFC's club-record signing.
Crystal Palace are hopeful that Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson could play for the club against Newcastle United this weekend. #CPFC
Medical Booked: 'Rapid' Star Could Play for Crystal Palace v Newcastle as Deal Agreed
Crystal Palace have booked a medical for Tottenham star Brennan Johnson in the next 24 hours & hope he could make his debut this weekend v Newcastle.
www.givemesport.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Crystal Palace are hopeful that Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson could play for the club against Newcastle United this weekend. #CPFC
Exclusive: League One Bradford City are keen on a January loan move for Crystal Palace attacker Hindolo Mustapha.
The 19-year-old had his loan at German side FC Nürnberg terminated at the beginning of December. #CPFC
The 19-year-old had his loan at German side FC Nürnberg terminated at the beginning of December. #CPFC
Crystal Palace Forward Eyed for Bradford City Loan as Transfer Decision Made
Exclusive: Bradford City are eyeing a January loan move for Crystal Palace starlet Hindolo Mustapha.
www.givemesport.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Exclusive: League One Bradford City are keen on a January loan move for Crystal Palace attacker Hindolo Mustapha.
The 19-year-old had his loan at German side FC Nürnberg terminated at the beginning of December. #CPFC
The 19-year-old had his loan at German side FC Nürnberg terminated at the beginning of December. #CPFC
🚨 Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur over a £35m deal to sign Brennan Johnson.
Club-to-club talks have taken place over several weeks as #CPFC treat adding a No 10 to the squad as a matter of urgency.
Down to the player to decide.
Club-to-club talks have taken place over several weeks as #CPFC treat adding a No 10 to the squad as a matter of urgency.
Down to the player to decide.
Crystal Palace Reach Agreement With Premier League Club to Sign 'Outstanding' £35m Star
Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Brennan Johnson for a £35m fee.
www.givemesport.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🚨 Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur over a £35m deal to sign Brennan Johnson.
Club-to-club talks have taken place over several weeks as #CPFC treat adding a No 10 to the squad as a matter of urgency.
Down to the player to decide.
Club-to-club talks have taken place over several weeks as #CPFC treat adding a No 10 to the squad as a matter of urgency.
Down to the player to decide.
Oliver Glasner on Crystal Palace's set-piece woes: "S**t, it happened again." #CPFC
Oliver Glasner: 'Crystal Palace must improve set-piece defence'
Oliver Glasner felt déjà vu as Crystal Palace conceded yet another set-piece goal in their 1-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Oliver Glasner on Crystal Palace's set-piece woes: "S**t, it happened again." #CPFC