Matt Woosnam
@mattwoosie.bsky.social
Crystal Palace reporter @theathletic.bsky.social #CPFC | Also write on climate & sustainability in sport🌍 | ✉️ mwoosnam@theathletic.com | Sometimes post about mental health & running 🏃
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Matt Woosnam
@mattwoosie.bsky.social
· Jan 22
Running with Alex Yee: The Paris 2024 gold medallist inspired by Crystal Palace
The Athletic interviews - and tries to keep up with - the most decorated triathlete in Olympic history
www.nytimes.com
Turns out trying to interview an Olympic gold medal winning triathlete while running 5kilometres with him is something of a challenge
Interview with Alex Yee
🦅 Supporting Crystal Palace #CPFC
🥇 Paris Olympic gold
🏃♂️ That sprint finish
🌍 'Lewisham to the World'
www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...
Interview with Alex Yee
🦅 Supporting Crystal Palace #CPFC
🥇 Paris Olympic gold
🏃♂️ That sprint finish
🌍 'Lewisham to the World'
www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...
"The children of Thatcher now pretend the key obstacle is a planning system that prizes bats and newts over critical infrastructure.
"The sad thing is they have won over government ministers"
In a piece about water but it applies to everything. Nature is not the problem. We are.
"The sad thing is they have won over government ministers"
In a piece about water but it applies to everything. Nature is not the problem. We are.
What happens when the taps run dry? England is about to find out | Aditya Chakrabortty
It’s not just Tunbridge Wells – a country famous around the world for its rain is in danger of self-imposed drought, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:50 PM
"The children of Thatcher now pretend the key obstacle is a planning system that prizes bats and newts over critical infrastructure.
"The sad thing is they have won over government ministers"
In a piece about water but it applies to everything. Nature is not the problem. We are.
"The sad thing is they have won over government ministers"
In a piece about water but it applies to everything. Nature is not the problem. We are.
Reposted by Matt Woosnam
While I understand ‘this is just how it works’, Crystal Palace losing their best player, captain, manager & the Europa League in the eight months after their greatest day is a brutal reminder that football doesn’t allow smaller clubs to be happy for long.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
The moral of Palace's demise? Smaller clubs can't have nice things
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:20 AM
While I understand ‘this is just how it works’, Crystal Palace losing their best player, captain, manager & the Europa League in the eight months after their greatest day is a brutal reminder that football doesn’t allow smaller clubs to be happy for long.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Marc Guehi has left Palace but an emotional goodbye laid out just how much he has achieved and his extreme gratitude to everyone.
But that will be reciprocated after everything he has done at Palace.
No one will begrudge the club's finest ever centre back this opportunity #CPFC
But that will be reciprocated after everything he has done at Palace.
No one will begrudge the club's finest ever centre back this opportunity #CPFC
Marc Guehi was Crystal Palace’s greatest centre-half. His departure leaves a void
The England defender's consistent excellence may only be properly felt now that he has gone, but he departs Selhurst Park as a club hero
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Marc Guehi has left Palace but an emotional goodbye laid out just how much he has achieved and his extreme gratitude to everyone.
But that will be reciprocated after everything he has done at Palace.
No one will begrudge the club's finest ever centre back this opportunity #CPFC
But that will be reciprocated after everything he has done at Palace.
No one will begrudge the club's finest ever centre back this opportunity #CPFC
Reposted by Matt Woosnam
🚨MONDAY POD!🚨
@acjimbo.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social, @colinmillar.bsky.social & Luis Miguel Echegaray on the 🎙️:
🔴Boring Carrick = exciting United
🇸🇳Crazy AFCON scenes with @mahermezahi.bsky.social
🦅Glasner lets loose with @mattwoosie.bsky.social
🫤Spurs' waste of time
pod.fo/e/37b842
@acjimbo.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social, @colinmillar.bsky.social & Luis Miguel Echegaray on the 🎙️:
🔴Boring Carrick = exciting United
🇸🇳Crazy AFCON scenes with @mahermezahi.bsky.social
🦅Glasner lets loose with @mattwoosie.bsky.social
🫤Spurs' waste of time
pod.fo/e/37b842
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Man United dominate City in the derby, plus the incredible AFCON finale
It’s Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Colin Millar and Luis Miguel Echegaray in position after another dramatic weekend of Premier League action.It’s 4 games without a win for Man City as Michael Carrick�...
pod.fo
January 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM
🚨MONDAY POD!🚨
@acjimbo.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social, @colinmillar.bsky.social & Luis Miguel Echegaray on the 🎙️:
🔴Boring Carrick = exciting United
🇸🇳Crazy AFCON scenes with @mahermezahi.bsky.social
🦅Glasner lets loose with @mattwoosie.bsky.social
🫤Spurs' waste of time
pod.fo/e/37b842
@acjimbo.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social, @colinmillar.bsky.social & Luis Miguel Echegaray on the 🎙️:
🔴Boring Carrick = exciting United
🇸🇳Crazy AFCON scenes with @mahermezahi.bsky.social
🦅Glasner lets loose with @mattwoosie.bsky.social
🫤Spurs' waste of time
pod.fo/e/37b842
Palace keen to find a way through with Oliver Glasner despite his public outbursts & criticism
Acceptance he is prone to this & acknowledgement he's brought them their best days
No plans to sack him & will try to make it work until the end of the season #CPFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Acceptance he is prone to this & acknowledgement he's brought them their best days
No plans to sack him & will try to make it work until the end of the season #CPFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Crystal Palace intend to retain Oliver Glasner until the end of the season after positive talks
The Austrian had been critical of the Palace board after Saturday's defeat to Sunderland.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Palace keen to find a way through with Oliver Glasner despite his public outbursts & criticism
Acceptance he is prone to this & acknowledgement he's brought them their best days
No plans to sack him & will try to make it work until the end of the season #CPFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Acceptance he is prone to this & acknowledgement he's brought them their best days
No plans to sack him & will try to make it work until the end of the season #CPFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
It is difficult to see a way back for Oliver Glasner at Palace after another emotional outburst at the board
10 games without a win and he was subjected to boos and jeers at full-time against Sunderland
This is the lowest ebb of the Glasner era. If it does end this way that is a huge shame #CPFC
10 games without a win and he was subjected to boos and jeers at full-time against Sunderland
This is the lowest ebb of the Glasner era. If it does end this way that is a huge shame #CPFC
This feels like the end for Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner did not hold back in his press conference after defeat to Sunderland. There may be no way back for him at Palace.
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:11 AM
It is difficult to see a way back for Oliver Glasner at Palace after another emotional outburst at the board
10 games without a win and he was subjected to boos and jeers at full-time against Sunderland
This is the lowest ebb of the Glasner era. If it does end this way that is a huge shame #CPFC
10 games without a win and he was subjected to boos and jeers at full-time against Sunderland
This is the lowest ebb of the Glasner era. If it does end this way that is a huge shame #CPFC
One of the most seismic days in Palace's history yesterday.
Bombshell after bombshell arrived within minutes of Oliver Glasner starting his press conference.
Guehi leaving, Glasner leaving, Mateta maybe going
It was a shock but not a surprise
How the day that changes everything unfolded #CPFC
Bombshell after bombshell arrived within minutes of Oliver Glasner starting his press conference.
Guehi leaving, Glasner leaving, Mateta maybe going
It was a shock but not a surprise
How the day that changes everything unfolded #CPFC
Oliver Glasner, Marc Guehi and the day when everything changed for Crystal Palace
One of the most seismic days in Palace’s history has given the impression of a club in crisis. A glorious chapter has come to a shocking end
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:43 AM
One of the most seismic days in Palace's history yesterday.
Bombshell after bombshell arrived within minutes of Oliver Glasner starting his press conference.
Guehi leaving, Glasner leaving, Mateta maybe going
It was a shock but not a surprise
How the day that changes everything unfolded #CPFC
Bombshell after bombshell arrived within minutes of Oliver Glasner starting his press conference.
Guehi leaving, Glasner leaving, Mateta maybe going
It was a shock but not a surprise
How the day that changes everything unfolded #CPFC
Reposted by Matt Woosnam
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave the club this summer at the end of his contract.
“I told Steve (Parish) I’m looking for a new challenge,” Glasner said.
More from @mattwoosie.bsky.social ⬇️
“I told Steve (Parish) I’m looking for a new challenge,” Glasner said.
More from @mattwoosie.bsky.social ⬇️
Oliver Glasner says he will leave Crystal Palace this summer for ‘new challenge’
Glasner guided Palace to their first major trophy as his side lifted the FA Cup last season but will leave the club at the end of the season
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave the club this summer at the end of his contract.
“I told Steve (Parish) I’m looking for a new challenge,” Glasner said.
More from @mattwoosie.bsky.social ⬇️
“I told Steve (Parish) I’m looking for a new challenge,” Glasner said.
More from @mattwoosie.bsky.social ⬇️
Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires
Says he told chairman Steve Parish more than a month ago and told the players today. #CPFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Says he told chairman Steve Parish more than a month ago and told the players today. #CPFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Oliver Glasner says he will leave Crystal Palace this summer for ‘new challenge’
Glasner guided Palace to their first major trophy as his side lifted the FA Cup last season but will leave the club at the end of the season
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires
Says he told chairman Steve Parish more than a month ago and told the players today. #CPFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Says he told chairman Steve Parish more than a month ago and told the players today. #CPFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
Reposted by Matt Woosnam
If you are blaming an AI for your mistake - it's still on you.
It's like blaming your car for running somebody over.
It's like blaming your car for running somebody over.
WM Police chief Craig Guildford has apologised for identifying a fictitious West Ham v Maccabi Tel Aviv match in a police report. He’s written to the home affairs committee and blames Microsoft CoPilot for the error
January 14, 2026 at 9:58 AM
If you are blaming an AI for your mistake - it's still on you.
It's like blaming your car for running somebody over.
It's like blaming your car for running somebody over.
Oliver Glasner wants to work with a squad where level of ability is similar throughout
But that isn't really in keeping with approach Palace need their managers to take
Will forever be a dilemma between those two approaches & won't be unique to Glasner
He wants ready-made players in Jan #CPFC
But that isn't really in keeping with approach Palace need their managers to take
Will forever be a dilemma between those two approaches & won't be unique to Glasner
He wants ready-made players in Jan #CPFC
Can Crystal Palace marry Oliver Glasner’s squad demands with the club’s long-term vision?
There appears to be a contradiction between the club's long-term vision and the manager's short-term strategy
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Oliver Glasner wants to work with a squad where level of ability is similar throughout
But that isn't really in keeping with approach Palace need their managers to take
Will forever be a dilemma between those two approaches & won't be unique to Glasner
He wants ready-made players in Jan #CPFC
But that isn't really in keeping with approach Palace need their managers to take
Will forever be a dilemma between those two approaches & won't be unique to Glasner
He wants ready-made players in Jan #CPFC
Reposted by Matt Woosnam
For clarity, this government has so far:
- cancelled HS2 north of Birmingham (previous government hadn't actually done that formally)
- cancelled electrification of the Midland Main Line
- cancelled West Yorkshire mass transit
- cancelled the trans-Pennine high speed line
- cancelled HS2 north of Birmingham (previous government hadn't actually done that formally)
- cancelled electrification of the Midland Main Line
- cancelled West Yorkshire mass transit
- cancelled the trans-Pennine high speed line
January 14, 2026 at 7:23 AM
For clarity, this government has so far:
- cancelled HS2 north of Birmingham (previous government hadn't actually done that formally)
- cancelled electrification of the Midland Main Line
- cancelled West Yorkshire mass transit
- cancelled the trans-Pennine high speed line
- cancelled HS2 north of Birmingham (previous government hadn't actually done that formally)
- cancelled electrification of the Midland Main Line
- cancelled West Yorkshire mass transit
- cancelled the trans-Pennine high speed line
Reposted by Matt Woosnam
Today's announcement is the opposite of what it says it is. It's the formal cancellation of the high speed line across the Pennines.
What's left - additional TRU scope - is a good idea but should be delivered as a business as usual enhancement in 2027, not some far off fanfaron.
What's left - additional TRU scope - is a good idea but should be delivered as a business as usual enhancement in 2027, not some far off fanfaron.
January 14, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Today's announcement is the opposite of what it says it is. It's the formal cancellation of the high speed line across the Pennines.
What's left - additional TRU scope - is a good idea but should be delivered as a business as usual enhancement in 2027, not some far off fanfaron.
What's left - additional TRU scope - is a good idea but should be delivered as a business as usual enhancement in 2027, not some far off fanfaron.
Reposted by Matt Woosnam
The scoreline will forever read Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace - the greatest-ever upset in FA Cup history.
This is the inside story of their win, featuring bandages, tractors and a club driven by grief.
✍️ @caoimhesport.bsky.social & @mattwoosie.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/3NnEXbY
This is the inside story of their win, featuring bandages, tractors and a club driven by grief.
✍️ @caoimhesport.bsky.social & @mattwoosie.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/3NnEXbY
January 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The scoreline will forever read Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace - the greatest-ever upset in FA Cup history.
This is the inside story of their win, featuring bandages, tractors and a club driven by grief.
✍️ @caoimhesport.bsky.social & @mattwoosie.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/3NnEXbY
This is the inside story of their win, featuring bandages, tractors and a club driven by grief.
✍️ @caoimhesport.bsky.social & @mattwoosie.bsky.social
🔗 bit.ly/3NnEXbY
The ultimate humiliation for Palace yesterday but they must move on quickly.
Oliver Glasner has cancelled one of their days off & will now require his players in on Tuesday rather than Wednesday
Now they have time to work on things where they are actually able to train during the week #CPFC
Oliver Glasner has cancelled one of their days off & will now require his players in on Tuesday rather than Wednesday
Now they have time to work on things where they are actually able to train during the week #CPFC
Crystal Palace. What just happened?
Oliver Glasner's side have not been at their best for a while now and this seismic shock begs the question: Where do they go from here?
www.nytimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:41 AM
The ultimate humiliation for Palace yesterday but they must move on quickly.
Oliver Glasner has cancelled one of their days off & will now require his players in on Tuesday rather than Wednesday
Now they have time to work on things where they are actually able to train during the week #CPFC
Oliver Glasner has cancelled one of their days off & will now require his players in on Tuesday rather than Wednesday
Now they have time to work on things where they are actually able to train during the week #CPFC
Goal. Pino scores a brilliant free-kick. 90th minute. Likely to be too little too late
January 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Goal. Pino scores a brilliant free-kick. 90th minute. Likely to be too little too late
Goal. 2-0. Palace are heading for the ultimate humiliation
January 10, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Goal. 2-0. Palace are heading for the ultimate humiliation
Tyrick Mitchell, Will Hughes and Brennan Johnson are coming on for the second half.
Joel Drakes-Thomas, Kaden Rodney and Jaydee Canvot all subbed off #CPFC
Joel Drakes-Thomas, Kaden Rodney and Jaydee Canvot all subbed off #CPFC
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Tyrick Mitchell, Will Hughes and Brennan Johnson are coming on for the second half.
Joel Drakes-Thomas, Kaden Rodney and Jaydee Canvot all subbed off #CPFC
Joel Drakes-Thomas, Kaden Rodney and Jaydee Canvot all subbed off #CPFC
Two minutes before half-time and Macclesfield captain Paul Dawson heads home an opening goal to put his side ahead against Palace.
A free header, between Guehi and Canvot, bounces beyond Walter Benitez.
It's been a very poor half from Palace #CPFC
A free header, between Guehi and Canvot, bounces beyond Walter Benitez.
It's been a very poor half from Palace #CPFC
January 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Two minutes before half-time and Macclesfield captain Paul Dawson heads home an opening goal to put his side ahead against Palace.
A free header, between Guehi and Canvot, bounces beyond Walter Benitez.
It's been a very poor half from Palace #CPFC
A free header, between Guehi and Canvot, bounces beyond Walter Benitez.
It's been a very poor half from Palace #CPFC
Hello from Macclesfield. This is one of my favourite ever grounds in any league. It's actually great.
January 10, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Hello from Macclesfield. This is one of my favourite ever grounds in any league. It's actually great.
Oliver Glasner says Marc Guehi, Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton will all start for Palace against Macclesfield on Saturday
Hinted that Joel Drakes-Thomas will also be in the starting XI, while several youngsters have travelled as well.
Will need them for training in the coming weeks #CPFC
Hinted that Joel Drakes-Thomas will also be in the starting XI, while several youngsters have travelled as well.
Will need them for training in the coming weeks #CPFC
January 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Oliver Glasner says Marc Guehi, Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton will all start for Palace against Macclesfield on Saturday
Hinted that Joel Drakes-Thomas will also be in the starting XI, while several youngsters have travelled as well.
Will need them for training in the coming weeks #CPFC
Hinted that Joel Drakes-Thomas will also be in the starting XI, while several youngsters have travelled as well.
Will need them for training in the coming weeks #CPFC
Full-time: Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
A good performance from Palace. A couple of good chances to score and for the most part didn't look like they were going to concede.
Their first Premier League clean sheet since a 1-0 win over Burnley on 3 December #CPFC
A good performance from Palace. A couple of good chances to score and for the most part didn't look like they were going to concede.
Their first Premier League clean sheet since a 1-0 win over Burnley on 3 December #CPFC
January 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Full-time: Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
A good performance from Palace. A couple of good chances to score and for the most part didn't look like they were going to concede.
Their first Premier League clean sheet since a 1-0 win over Burnley on 3 December #CPFC
A good performance from Palace. A couple of good chances to score and for the most part didn't look like they were going to concede.
Their first Premier League clean sheet since a 1-0 win over Burnley on 3 December #CPFC
Palace have played well tonight. A much more solid performance than of late and yet still threatening. Considering the number and importance of players out, this has been a much more encouraging evening.
10 minutes to go #CPFC
10 minutes to go #CPFC
January 7, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Palace have played well tonight. A much more solid performance than of late and yet still threatening. Considering the number and importance of players out, this has been a much more encouraging evening.
10 minutes to go #CPFC
10 minutes to go #CPFC
The volume of the PA at Selhurst today is absolutely insane and genuinely painful
January 7, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The volume of the PA at Selhurst today is absolutely insane and genuinely painful
Romain Esse set to join Coventry City on loan. Meanwhile Palace are considering recalling goalkeeper Owen Goodman from his loan spell with Huddersfield due to a lack of game time.
If the right alternative can be found for another loan he will go elsewhere instead. #CPFC
If the right alternative can be found for another loan he will go elsewhere instead. #CPFC
Tottenham’s Yang Min-hyeok, Crystal Palace’s Romain Esse set for Coventry loans
The two players are set to join the Championship leaders for the second half of the season.
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Romain Esse set to join Coventry City on loan. Meanwhile Palace are considering recalling goalkeeper Owen Goodman from his loan spell with Huddersfield due to a lack of game time.
If the right alternative can be found for another loan he will go elsewhere instead. #CPFC
If the right alternative can be found for another loan he will go elsewhere instead. #CPFC