Hat-trick Hodgson seals new deal
March 8 2020
Eagles boss Roy Hodgson celebrated his contract extension with a third consecutive 1-0 victory in a gritty and hard-fought game against Watford at Selhurst. Jamesey reports.
Jamesey's Veteran View
Hitting home form again
February 23 2020
These are worrying times for the Eagles but Jamesey had no complaints at a 1-0 win over Newcastle Utd.
Toffees win deepens Palace woes
February 9 2020
With the Eagles sinking down the table, the team travelled to Goodison, aiming to stop the rot. Unfortunately a 3-1 defeat was not a happy result, rep...
Harsh loss in Blades tussle
February 2 2020
The wind swirled when Palace entertained Sheffield Utd. Selhurst was buzzing eagerly for a home win but a 1-0 defeat was the result, Jamesey glumly re...
Gunners held after gutsy fightback
January 12 2020
Could below-strength CPFC avoid defeat for the fourth consecutive time? Yes, with a hard-fought 1-1 draw, Jamesey is happy to report.
Don’t mention the VAR…
January 6 2020
The third round of the FA Cup in January marks the halfway point of the season and CPFC were drawn at home against Championship side Derby County. The...
Dismal run goes on
November 24 2019
The Eagles have a reputation for occasionally upsetting the big guns. But not here, when a 1-2 loss to Liverpool brought no joy for supporters, writes...
Free fall after a tame show
November 10 2019
Palace continued the current “sequence of death” with a trip to Chelsea. Jamesey popped over the river to witness a poor performance ending in a 2-0 d...
Hunted down by smart Foxes
November 4 2019
Gloomy Sunday… a tricky fixture ended in the second back-to-back home 2-0 defeat for the Eagles. Jamesey found little cheer at Selhurst.
VAR voom…and a Palace point
October 29 2019
Another match and another big name (Oct 27). The Eagles visited Arsenal - Jamesey watched on screen while Wilf King headed for the Emirates Stadium wh...
Still unbeaten in league at home
September 29 2019
Norwich City visited Selhurst and in a gritty performance, the Eagles turned in a 2-0 victory. Jamesey reports.
Win squandered by sloppy play
September 23 2019
Rainy, autumnal weather arrived in south London for the visit of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jamesey witnessed a game of dramatic twists, ending in a 1-1...
And the joy came too
September 18 2019
A Palace supporter since the 1950s, Jamesey looks back over his many years with a mix of emotions in a two-part memoir. Here he remembers some of the ...
Reliving the pain
September 10 2019
A Palace supporter since the 1950s, Jamesey looks back over his many years with a mix of emotions. In a two-part memoir, first he recalls a few of the...
Well-deserved win sinks Villa
September 1 2019
Jamesey made his way through the mass Brummy invasion of Fort Neef to watch an excellent match capped by a 1-0 victory.
90th min 'smash-and-grab' wins day
August 26 2019
What a memorable victory for Crystal Palace against Manchester Utd. Jamesey was on boozer-watch while Wilf King travelled to the “Theatre of Screams” ...
Unhappy mission to city of steel
August 19 2019
Palace headed for Yorkshire for the season’s first away fixture. Jamesey watched in London, while Eagle Stew travelled up to Bramall Lane to witness a...
No Wilf backlash for season opener
August 11 2019
The Eagles hosted Everton in Palace’s seventh successive season in the top tier. The 0-0 result was far from boring, as Jamesey reports.
Solid season with a fine finish
May 19 2019
Despite complaints from some ridiculously over-expectant supporters, the Eagles finished the ’18-19 season in a satisfying 12th place. Jamesey looks b...
Curtain falls on a High Five
May 13 2019
Unlike many Eagles home games this season, this one really was a grand finale with a 5-3 victory against Bournemouth. Jamesey still can’t get his brea...
Another toothless home showing
April 30 2019
The wind did blow mightily at Selhurst Park which probably didn’t help the sad spectacle. Jamesey was indisposed and watched on screen while Wilf King...
Eagles mauled by rampant City
April 15 2019
Palace won away at the Etihad last December so could they actually do the double on Manchester City? Not a chance. The visitors were playing football ...
Vital win nicked from Toon
April 7 2019
It was an important match for two teams seeking safety. Palace won the match 1-0. Jamesey watched in London while Dan Crafter made the long trip to Ne...
Spurs joy after timid surrender
April 4 2019
With all the shenanigans surrounding Tottenham’s magnificent new home, would the Eagles give it a real go in the opening match? The answer was a defin...
End-game for dogged Terriers
March 31 2019
Tense times at Selhurst. Huddersfield faced the drop while Palace needed points to definitely avoid a similar fate. Jamesey was relieved to witness a ...
Gulls snatch season double
March 10 2019
It was a blustery afternoon at Selhurst for the visit of Brighton. Jamesey buttoned up his overcoat for the hostilities, er, match, which was won by t...
Fine win at the Moor
March 4 2019
An important double was achieved at Burnley with a 3-1 victory. Jamesey watched on his screen while Wilf King joined the travelling Eagles in the Nort...
Late flourishes stun Foxes
February 24 2019
Palace have good form against Leicester City in recent times. Jamesey and Wilf King were pleased to see the trend continue with a 1-4 victory at the K...
Home point despite spurned chances
February 12 2019
The Eagles entertained West Ham for what promised to be an exciting encounter. It ended in a 1-1 draw although Jamesey was again shocked at the number...
Now four forwards swell ranks
February 4 2019
During a very wintry spell, Fulham visited Selhurst after a strong win over Brighton. Would the Cottagers consolidate their form? No, Wilf King watche...
Spurs hoodoo ends with Cup victory
January 28 2019
Would Palace ever manage to beat Tottenham at Selhurst? The answer was Yes, 2-0, as Jamesey and Wilf King happily discovered.
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