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Palace Heroes

Steve Coppell

Palace heroes: Steve Coppell

March 18 2009

In Jamesey's view, our greatest ever manager - and he's cheered and groaned through quite a few

Palace heroes: Johnny Byrne

January 7 2009

Prolific forward Johnny Byrne was one of Crystal Palace's most talented players of all time and Dave Betts was lucky enough to see him play.

Dougie Freedman

July 14 2008

Few Crystal Palace players can be regarded as legends. As part of our Dougie Freedman Week, Gordon Law says the Doug fits the bill.

Simon Rodger

March 6 2007

Gordon Law pays tribute to midfield ace Simon "Jolly" Rodger.

Peter Burridge

December 6 2005

Recently reflecting on the death of Alfie Noakes, our accomplished Brylcreemed left back of the 50s, Iain Gordon began to think we do not pay proper t...

Cliff Holton

March 15 2005

Striker Cliff Holton used to wear gloves back in the 1960s - but he was certainly no pansy, recalls Iain Gordon.

Ian Evans

January 31 2005

Iain Gordon has fond memories of great centre-half Ian Evans...

Kenny Sansom

January 17 2005

In elegiac mood, Jamesey recalls one of the best left-backs he ever saw...

Jim Cannon

January 4 2005

Towering above everyone else in terms of appearances for CPFC, Jamesey pays his respects to the mighty Jim Cannon

Chris Coleman

November 14 2002

Chris Tribe salutes former Crystal Palace defender Chris "Cookie" Coleman.


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