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Timeline: 2007/08 Review part 1

May 19 2008

Clinton Morrison

Clinton Morrison

In the first of two parts, we take you through the 2007/08 campaign on a monthly magical tour.

August

Crystal Palace get off to a flying start to the new season with a 4-1 win at Southampton.

Palace are dumped out of the Carling Cup 4-1 on penalties by League One side Bristol Rovers.

Clinton Morrison rescues a point for Crystal Palace with a last-minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Leicester.

Manchester United's Gabriel Heinze almost signs for Crystal Palace in a desperate attempt to join Liverpool.

Crystal Palace suffer their first defeat of the season going down 1-0 at Ipswich.

Palace swoop for Liverpool striker Besian Idrizaj on a 12-month loan deal.

Lewis Grabban signs a five-month loan deal with Scottish Premier League side Motherwell.

On transfer deadline day, Paul Dickov joins on loan from Manchester City until December, while Shefki Kuqi goes to Fulham on loan.

September

Palace go down 1-0 in the South London derby with Charlton at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles crash to their third straight defeat with a 1-0 loss at Norwich City.

Palace are denied a precious victory when Coventry snatched a late equaliser to draw 1-1.

Palace end their dismal run of form with a thrilling 3-2 win at home to Sheffield United.

Crystal Palace get a 1-1 draw against Burnley at Turf Moor.

October

Crystal Palace suffer their first defeat in four matches with a 1-0 reverse at Plymouth.

Palace are reeling after Hull scored a last-minute penalty to draw 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.

Peter Taylor is sacked as Crystal Palace manager.

Neil Warnock announced as the new manager of Crystal Palace.

Kit Symons leaves Crystal Palace after the arrival of new manager Neil Warnock.

Neil Warnock's first game in charge at Crystal Palace ends in a 1-1 draw at Blackpool.

Palace lose 3-1 at home to Stoke City in Neil Warnock's first home match in charge.

Warnock bolsters his squad with the loan signing of Portsmouth's Franck Songo'o.

Palace's miserable run of form continues with a 2-0 defeat at home to Watford. John Bostock makes his debut at the age of 15 years and 287 days, playing 20 minutes as a substitute, making him Palace's youngest-ever player.

Leon Cort moves to Stoke City on loan with a view to a permanent switch.

November

Warnock is still searching for his first Crystal Palace victory after a drab stalemate at Scunthorpe United.

Palace land Stoke defender Clint Hill on loan for two months.

Neil Warnock is still waiting for his first Crystal Palace victory after the Eagles drew 1-1 at Cardiff.

Morrison gets his 100th Crystal Palace goal with a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw with QPR.

Shaun Derry rejoins Crystal Palace on loan until January.

Jeff Hughes joins Peterborough United on loan until January.

Warnock finally gets his first win as he leads Crystal Palace to a 2-1 win at Colchester United.

Palace come from a goal down to beat Preston 2-1, with goals coming from Morrison and Clint Hill.

December

Palace secure a 1-1 draw with West Brom, with Morrison netting Palace's equalising goal.

Clints Hill and Morrison help Crystal Palace to a 2-1 win at local rivals QPR.

Palace claim a hard-earned point at Barnsley in a 0-0 draw.

Sean Scannell's last-gasp goal helps Crystal Palace to a 2-1 win at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

Crystal Palace's renaissance under Neil Warnock continues with a 2-1 win at home to Plymouth.

Palace sink Coventry City 2-0 away thanks to goals from Morrison and Paul Ifill.

Palace boss Neil Warnock marks his return to Sheffield United with a 1-0 triumph.

Timeline: 2007/08 Review part 2

2007/08 Results

2007/08 Match reports

2007/08 team stats

Final Championship table

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