What the Papers Said
June 5 2004
How some of the Press saw Palace's Division One Play-off Final victory over West Ham at the Millennium Stadium, last weekend.
Division One Play-off Final 2004
Palace upright after final round
June 2 2004
Players are often said to "wear their hearts on their sleeve", and on Saturday as both squads warmed up for the play-off final, differing t-shirt slog...
Shipps reaches promised land
June 2 2004
Palace match-winner Neil Shipperley says his side cannot wait to test themselves against the superstars of the Premiership, by Joseph O'Shea.
Kick by kick by Joseph O'Shea
June 2 2004
As Hayden Mullins refused my requests for an interview on Saturday, there was more than a hint of regret etched on his face.
Fans' View - Play-off final victory
May 31 2004
Holmesdale Online members share their memories of the famous day when Palace returned to the Premiership.
Play-off Final photos and videos
May 31 2004
What a day! Re-live all the action and atmosphere from Cardiff on a memorable day for the Eagles.
Dowie will spend wisely
May 30 2004
Iain Dowie said he won't be flashing the cash in the Premiership next season after Palace clinched their place in the big league after their 1-0 play...
The Eagles have landed!
May 29 2004
Neil Shipperley scored the only goal of the game to send Palace to the Premiership as they beat West Ham 1-0 in the Division One Play-off Final.
We're in Shipp shape
May 28 2004
Captain Neil Shipperley says Palace are well prepared for the big play-off final with West Ham this Saturday.
Play-off Final Kick by Kick
May 27 2004
The Croydon Guardian's Joseph O'Shea picks out five key clashes in Cardiff.
No Fear for Dowie's underdogs
May 27 2004
Palace boss Iain Dowie is determined to shield his players from the "circus" as they prepare for the play-off final and "go back to what got you there...
Gray cloud's Black lining?
May 26 2004
Winger Julian Gray's suspension from Saturday's Play-off final has given manager Iain Dowie a selection headache ahead of the Millennium Stadium showp...
Prodigal sons' final reward
May 26 2004
Climbing out of the bottom four into the play-off final is a phenomenal achievement by Iain Dowie’s side, but for two largely unsung defenders, just g...
No room for Emotion
May 26 2004
As Palace and West Ham prepare to do battle for football's most lucrative prize at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday, several old boys are preparing ...
Homer gets ready for Cardiff
May 26 2004
Homer Simpson is one of the many famous fans cheering on the Eagles this Saturday, by Rob Cranfield.
Harbin focused on job in hand
May 26 2004
Fitness guru John Harbin will be using his vast experience in rugby league to help guide Palace to the Premiership.
Gray misses out on final
May 25 2004
It has been confirmed that Julian Gray will miss Saturday's play-off final against West Ham due to suspension.
Where are you sitting?
May 22 2004
Let everyone on the site know where you're sitting at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday, May 29, 2004.
Dowie's Heroes
May 20 2004
After Palace’s ten men sealed a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Sunderland, Iain Dowie said reaching the play-off final was his proudest momen...
Photos - Sunderland
May 20 2004
Re-live that memorable night at the Stadium of Light through the eyes of the HOL camera.
Play-off Final ticket information - Updated
May 18 2004
Tickets for the Play-off final against West Ham United on Saturday, May 29, 2004 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff are selling very fast.
Dowie - My proudest moment
May 18 2004
Iain Dowie said Palace's play-off semi-final win over Sunderland was the proudest moment of his brief managerial career.
Hughes sends Palace to Cardiff
May 17 2004
Crystal Palace made it to the Division One Play-off Final after beating Sunderland on penalties at the Stadium of Light.
Dowie not getting carried away
May 15 2004
Iain Dowie was delighted with his players after they came back from a goal behind to win 3-2 in their play-off first leg against Sunderland.
Late AJ goal gives Palace the edge
May 14 2004
Palace have a slender lead in the play-off semi-final first leg after beating Sunderland 3-2 in a thrilling encounter at Selhurst Park.
Palace at full strength
May 13 2004
As the marathon Division One season reaches its "uphill finish", Iain Dowie has a full squad to take into the play-off semi-finals, by Joseph O'Shea.
Third Time Lucky?
May 12 2004
So we made it... by the skin of our teeth. What was unthinkable to anyone who watched the Crewe defeat in December had become possible - we are in the...
Dowie: We're in play-offs on merit
May 10 2004
Crystal Palace boss Iain Dowie hailed his players after sneaking into the play-offs, despite losing 2-1 at Coventry.
Palace sneak into play-offs
May 9 2004
Crystal Palace lost 2-1 at Coventry but West Ham's draw with Wigan meant the Eagles qualifed for the play-offs.
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