The Palacetician
@glad-all-over.bsky.social
Crystal Palace fan since 22 April 1967.
Matches Played: 5,257 ; Major Trophies Won : 2 (FA Cup 17.May.2025; Community Shield 10.Aug.2025); Other Trophies Won: Full Members' Cup 1991 ; Second Division 1979, 1994, Third Division 1920, London Cup (3 times)
Matches Played: 5,257 ; Major Trophies Won : 2 (FA Cup 17.May.2025; Community Shield 10.Aug.2025); Other Trophies Won: Full Members' Cup 1991 ; Second Division 1979, 1994, Third Division 1920, London Cup (3 times)
100 years ago this month, and #CPFC took the unusual step of 'sacking' two players. Hopefully of interest to some (probably older) followers:
November 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
100 years ago this month, and #CPFC took the unusual step of 'sacking' two players. Hopefully of interest to some (probably older) followers:
20 managers (incl. caretakers) and Oliver Glasner have managed #CPFC as a top-tier club. With game 80 coming up:
None has earned as many points per game (3 for a win) as Oliver Glasner (1.71)
None has a losing % as low as Oliver Glasner (23%)
None has a winning % as high as Oliver Glasner (47%)
None has earned as many points per game (3 for a win) as Oliver Glasner (1.71)
None has a losing % as low as Oliver Glasner (23%)
None has a winning % as high as Oliver Glasner (47%)
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
20 managers (incl. caretakers) and Oliver Glasner have managed #CPFC as a top-tier club. With game 80 coming up:
None has earned as many points per game (3 for a win) as Oliver Glasner (1.71)
None has a losing % as low as Oliver Glasner (23%)
None has a winning % as high as Oliver Glasner (47%)
None has earned as many points per game (3 for a win) as Oliver Glasner (1.71)
None has a losing % as low as Oliver Glasner (23%)
None has a winning % as high as Oliver Glasner (47%)
1967/68 - Two years on, and something's changed
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
1967/68 - Two years on, and something's changed
For the #CPFC 1965/66 season, the "Voice of the Palace" was BBC Snooker and Billiards commentator "Whispering Ted" Lowe. When TV broadcasting duties meant he was unavailable, his replacement was John Henty, who took over when Lowe moved on. Here is Henty pictured for a feature on his 31st birthday:
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
For the #CPFC 1965/66 season, the "Voice of the Palace" was BBC Snooker and Billiards commentator "Whispering Ted" Lowe. When TV broadcasting duties meant he was unavailable, his replacement was John Henty, who took over when Lowe moved on. Here is Henty pictured for a feature on his 31st birthday:
November 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Great article (as always) Matt. Is Elvis (Presley, the singer) the singer of the club's new anthem "Take My Hand ?"...
October 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Great article (as always) Matt. Is Elvis (Presley, the singer) the singer of the club's new anthem "Take My Hand ?"...
What an excellent display!
October 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
What an excellent display!
#CPFC v Samsunspor 19.July.1998
Venables was officially manager but was on holiday after his World Cup TV duties leaving Fenwick in charge.
Attendance was 11,758 with "so many queueing the KO was delayed 15 mins"
The 79' penalty miss was by Samsunspor's Serkan Aykut who scored both 2nd leg goals
Venables was officially manager but was on holiday after his World Cup TV duties leaving Fenwick in charge.
Attendance was 11,758 with "so many queueing the KO was delayed 15 mins"
The 79' penalty miss was by Samsunspor's Serkan Aykut who scored both 2nd leg goals
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#CPFC v Samsunspor 19.July.1998
Venables was officially manager but was on holiday after his World Cup TV duties leaving Fenwick in charge.
Attendance was 11,758 with "so many queueing the KO was delayed 15 mins"
The 79' penalty miss was by Samsunspor's Serkan Aykut who scored both 2nd leg goals
Venables was officially manager but was on holiday after his World Cup TV duties leaving Fenwick in charge.
Attendance was 11,758 with "so many queueing the KO was delayed 15 mins"
The 79' penalty miss was by Samsunspor's Serkan Aykut who scored both 2nd leg goals
No Britain, no real World Cup
October 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
No Britain, no real World Cup