
Return of Chamakh
After a stellar performance against Southampton in the FA Cup, one national newspaper dubbed him “The Moroccan Bergkamp”
Chris Hambling looks at Chamakh’s reinvention as a “Number 10” at Palace…
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After a stellar performance against Southampton in the FA Cup, one national newspaper dubbed him “The Moroccan Bergkamp”
Chris Hambling looks at Chamakh’s reinvention as a “Number 10” at Palace…

Alan Pardew has his first signing as Palace manager in the form of Yaya Sanogo from Arsenal.
Chris Hambling brings you the details and a look at the youngster’s career to date.

As Palace today released Andrew Johnson from his short-term contract, many fans have adopted the view it was a waste of a place in the 25 man squad
Holradio’s Chris Hambling attempts to answer the case in point…

After a romantic return to Selhurst Park, striker Andrew Johnson has been released by Crystal Palace
We bring you the details and AJ’s last Palace goal

Palace have replaced Neil Warnock with former Newcastle manager Alan Pardew
Holradio’s Chris Hambling looks at the return of an old friend

Neil Warnock has been sacked as manager of Crystal Palace FC after the 3-1 Home defeat against Southampton.
Holradio’s Chris Hambling looks at what went wrong for Neil and where the club go next.

A strong performance from Palace left Warnock’s men leaving White Hart Lane disappointed not to take all three points.
Chris Hambling relives the key moments

Crystal Palace and Swansea played out an entertaining end to end game which resulted in a 1-1 draw.
Holradio’s Chris Hambling was in attendance at the Liberty Stadium…

Few would argue against the notion that the Palace academy is an important part of the club’s identity and a real source of pride.
Chris Hambling looks at the recent developed players and examines who might be the next star to make it big…

The last 4 years have been a whirlwind of change – and above all else, real progression, from a bleak place where the very existence of the club was in genuine doubt. Remaining a Premier League club for the first time ever was huge for us, it changes the club forever. More than that, promotion […]

At the start of this season I wrote a blog inspired by attending a World Cup event. That blog examined the effect of the supporters in Palace’s previous season, which culminated in a stunning 11th place finish in the Barclays Premier League 2013-2014 season. Oddly this means I have to start answering the question of the […]

Prior to the recent 3-1 home win against Liverpool, the Daily Mirror ran an article stating Neil Warnock’s job was in danger and the players weren’t playing for him. A comprehensive, character-filled win later and all seems somewhat rosier in the Warnock garden – and 10 games seems about the smallest sample of games for […]