Gritty fightback earns draw
October 29 2017
It’s certainly not dull at Selhurst nowadays as every game seems to have an important issue to be settled. Jamesey reports on the 2-2 draw with West Ham.
Jamesey's Veteran View
Super-Palace turn the tide
October 15 2017
Selhurst Park was a joyous place to be after reigning league champions Chelsea were put to the sword with a 2-1 win. Jamesey enjoyed every minute of ...
Stark start for Roy
September 17 2017
There was a feeling of optimism in the air at Selhurst… but it gradually faded and the Eagles lost 1-0 to Southampton. Jamesey reports.
No points, no goals, no clue
August 27 2017
There were more empty seats than usual in the Arthur area. During this dismal encounter, at times Jamesey soon wished his had been empty too…
Defeat but outlook sunnier
August 21 2017
For their second game of the season, the Eagles travelled up to Liverpool. Jamesey watched the 1-0 defeat on his London screen while Wilf King went to...
Terriers ‘best in show’
August 13 2017
It was a dismal start to the new season when Palace lost their first home league game 0-3, Jamesey is sad to say.
Looking shaky versus Schalke…
August 6 2017
Jamesey joined a sizeable throng at Selhurst for the last pre-season match against a formidable German side.
’16-17 - Gloom, happiness, more gloom, relief…
May 28 2017
Jamesey reflects on another season where Palace have experienced the customary blend of joy and anxiety.
No joy in Manchester
May 22 2017
Jamesey took a trip to Old Trafford and saw the season out in a 2-0 defeat.
Staying up in some style
May 15 2017
The hackneyed phrase "squeaky bum time" doesn't even start to reflect the anxiety that hung over Selhurst Park for the visit of Hull City, declares Ja...
Safety points squandered
May 1 2017
Palace suffered a very bad day at the office and lost 0-2 at home to Burnley. Jamesey suffered along with them.
Nearly out-Foxed
April 16 2017
Heady times for Palace so how would the team cope when Leicester City came to town? Jamesey reports on a 2-2 draw.
Bridge of Sighs – for Blues...
April 2 2017
Jamesey headed for Stamford Bridge with some trepidation. But left the ground walking on air after a 2-1 victory.
Dire game, great result
March 19 2017
Two wins on the spin, so would a home game against Watford be a hat-trick? Yes writes a jubilant Jamesey.
Play it again, Sam
February 27 2017
Would Middlesbrough at home be another "winnable game" lost? Happily No, as Jamesey reports.
Yes, the R-word writ large
February 17 2017
After more decades than he can bear to think about, Jamesey gives his thoughts on our current predicament.
Dark cloud deepens
February 12 2017
After the Mackem Horror Show last week, what would be next? Jamesey and Wilf King report.
'Did I not like that'
February 5 2017
Jamesey looks back over the past week, culminating in the appalling display against Sunderland.
Down in the drop zone
January 23 2017
It was bum-freezing weather for the visit of Everton to Selhurst. Jamesey joined the packed stadium for another home defeat.
New boss makes his point
December 27 2016
Sam Allardyce made his Palace managerial debut at Watford with a 1-1 draw. Jamesey and Wilf King give their thoughts.
Cheerio, Pards
December 23 2016
The rumour mill has been grinding for some time but now he’s gone. Jamesey bids a (on the whole, fond) farewell to Alan Pardew.
Cinderella
December 20 2016
After several years, the Selhurst Players have reconvened and they return to the South Norwood Globe with a brand new pantomime. Jamesey previews the ...
Spiralling downward we go
December 18 2016
The league leaders, Chelsea, came to Selhurst seeking their 11th consecutive victory. Jamesey is sorry to say they succeeded with a 0-1 win.
Twist ending for Tigers' tale
December 11 2016
Jamesey watched the 3-3 draw with Hull in the comfort of his home while Wilf King gives the spectator's view from the KC Stadium.
An almighty 'phew'
December 4 2016
It was a tense day in SE25 as the Eagles faced the daunting prospect of seven defeats in a row. Jamesey hoped for the best...and got his wish.
Six of the worst
November 27 2016
The Eagles scored the fewest out of nine goals in the sixth loss running at Swansea. Jamesey watched on screen while Wilf King was at the Liberty Stad...
Nono Palace but Yaya City
November 20 2016
Four losses down and a match against one of the country’s top outfits. Regrettably it was cold weather and cold comfort for Palace. Jamesey reports.
Clobbered by Klopp
October 30 2016
A murky Halloween weekend saw Liverpool visit Selhurst. Jamesey watched a match that was never less than entertaining.
Foul night, bad result...
October 16 2016
Rain showers of monsoon-like intensity hit Selhurst for an evening home fixture which West Ham won 0-1. Jamesey reports.
Palace go Potty
September 19 2016
Stoke came to Selhurst after a poor start and a 4-1 victory for Palace rubbed it in even more, reports Jamesey.
Up and running at last?
August 28 2016
Comings, goings and rumours are rife around SE25. The Eagles set their sights on a home win against Bournemouth, reports Jamesey.
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