spot on The Sash. I was 12 ish when Big Mal became our manager and the excitment was incredible,it really got me hooked on Palace tho' I seem to remember my step-Dad grumbling at some of the changes(sounds familiar). also great cup run with trips to Roker Park,Elland Rd and Stamford Bridge. happy times. Ollie's Dad,Ash.

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You forgot ZDS final win V everton

Of course Sir Steve Coppell!. How did the fans ever let lunatic Dowie fire him? Had he stayed The Crystal Palace Story would have been totally different.

First time around Terry Venables was fantastic but a lot of the success was because of the young talent that Big Mal attracted to the club. Until he was taken ill Arthur Rowe did good things at the club

sir steve for that semi final at villa park and 3rd in league and the next was dowie for that top class run at xmas we lost to mugwall at home going no-where fast that run getting in the play offs was one of the best times following palace i know he screwed it up going to clowns but think back when he used to walk off the pitch at the end of home games that punch in the air we all waited for it , bet deep down he regrets messing up at palace

Big Mal who had style, charisma and was an excellent coach. God bless him

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