Left pointless by Baggies
August 14 2016
The sun broke through in Palace's opening league game for the '16/17 season. A disappointed Jamesey witnessed a 0-1 defeat.
Jamesey's Veteran View
Viva el Palacio
August 7 2016
The weather was positively Mediterranean for the pre-season match against Valencia. Jamesey was delighted with a 3-1 victory.
Palace lack Cottage industry
July 31 2016
In a repeat of last year's fixture, Crystal Palace visited Craven Cottage for a pre-season run-out. Fulham were victors in a deserved 3-1 win, reports...
Sweet and sour season
May 26 2016
After all the excitement and ultimate grief of the Cup Final, Jamesey looks back over our topsy-turvy ’15-16 season.
The Dwight stuff
May 8 2016
Jamesey strolled down to the Eagles' last home match of the season – the sun shone and the result was a rare but massively important 2016 league 2-1 w...
One more step to go
April 25 2016
It was a sea of red, blue and gold at Wembley for CPFC's semi-final against Watford. Jamesey headed north-west for a big day.
Punch – local hero
April 12 2016
Anxious day at Selhurst for a crucial game against Norwich City. Jamesey reports on a happy 1-0 outcome.
Another step downwards
March 21 2016
Jamesey joined a surprisingly buoyant throng for the home fixture against Leicester City. But another defeat was the outcome.
Theatre of despair
March 7 2016
Increasingly desperate days are the norm now at Selhurst. Jamesey hoped the tide would turn against Liverpool. It didn't.
From bad to worse
February 14 2016
Another sell-out crowd came to Selhurst for the Watford game... results have been awful but the fans keep faith. Jamesey joined them.
Exit door for Potters
January 31 2016
Jamesey thought £10 (conc) was brilliant value for a good old-fashioned top-tier cup tie and took his seat for one of football's greatest contests, th...
That sinking feeling
January 25 2016
In his first visit of the year to Selhurst, Jamesey was hoping fortune would smile on the Eagles but it was not to be.
Sodden awful...
January 4 2016
Palace's home fixture with Chelsea appeared to be at an ideal moment in time. We were flying high and they had been flying low. Cruel fate had other i...
Bore draw to end year
December 30 2015
As the season reached half-way point, Swansea City were the visitors at Selhurst. Jamesey joined the customary near-full capacity throng.
A laugh-out-loud collection
December 22 2015
Jamesey reviews an excellent new book – a must for every Palace supporter.
Saints bogey ended at last
December 14 2015
Jamesey joined the crowds at Selhurst on a windy day... Southampton were defeated 1-0 but it wasn't exactly a breeze.
Out-of-sorts, out-of-Toon
November 30 2015
Selhurst Park hosted Newcastle United, a club with a proud history going through a dodgy patch. A 5-1 defeat at the hands of CPFC hardly helped, repor...
Manchester Divided
November 2 2015
If 0-0 football matches were won on points like boxing bouts, Crystal Palace would have vanquished Manchester United, according to Jamesey.
Last ditch defeat for Eagles
October 19 2015
Like most hardened football supporters, Jamesey knew our nice little run couldn't last. He was right when West Ham came to Selhurst.
Flying higher still
October 4 2015
In his last column Jamesey wrote about the current Palace 'glow' and after a 2-0 home win against West Bromwich Albion the aura got even 'glowier'.
History repeated at Watford
September 28 2015
After a 1-0 victory at Watford, Jamesey reflects on a good time to be a Palace supporter.
Pipped at (expletive) post...
September 13 2015
Current league leaders Manchester City were to be entertained at Selhurst. Jamesey joined the throng but a disappointing 0-1 loss was the result.
Villans vanquished
August 23 2015
It was scorcher of a day when Aston Villa visited Selhurst Park. Jamesey mopped his brow but Crystal Palace's 2-1 victory was hot stuff.
Outgunned by Gooners
August 17 2015
It was time to trek down to Selhurst again for the first time since May. Jamesey was hoping for a spirited showing against the Arsenal.
All square at the Cottage
August 2 2015
Jamesey awoke from his off-season slumbers and made his way to Craven Cottage for a pre-season friendly against Fulham.
Sweet Swan-song at season's end
May 26 2015
Swansea City brought a sizeable crowd from south Wales for the last game of the '14-15 Premier season. But they were disappointed and Jamesey witnesse...
Reds snatch the points
May 11 2015
It was, of course, a full house of 25,000-plus when Man Utd came to Selhurst Park. Jamesey squashed himself in.
Another home flop
April 26 2015
The Eagles lined up at Selhurst Park for the second week running. Jamesey hoped for the best against Hull City, but...
Albion bag a victory
April 20 2015
Selhurst Park was buzzing for the return of another ex-manager. But the outcome was disappointing for the Eagles, reports Jamesey.
Hoops hopes hexed
March 15 2015
A blustery March day prevailed for QPR's visit to Selhurst Park. Jamesey was on parade.
Trial by video
March 9 2015
Jamesey is very upset at the FA's decision to suspend Mile Jedinak on video evidence.
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