Official Crystal Palace Pod

Fifty years ago, one extraordinary result put Palace on the map, and created a new generation of fans worldwide. Experience the twists and turns of a famous encounter, from the perspectives of those who saw it first-hand: fans, journalists and the players themselves, including club legends Don Rogers and John Jackson. In our latest episode in the ‘We Were There' series, immerse yourself in south London nightclubs and muddy pitches, smoke-filled press rooms and freezing Norwegian firesides – this podcast has it all. Created and produced by Will Robinson.

As Palace celebrate 10 years in the Premier League, one man has been there and seen it all: Joel Ward. From waterlogged pitches in Exeter to pre-season tours in the far East, Will Robinson sat down with the defender to talk top-flight survival, exploring new places and secret holiday ambitions... Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on at the club on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

On the 30th anniversary of the Premier League, Will Robinson sits down with Mark Bright to talk Palace's opening day six-goal thriller, dramatic transfer dealings and the impact of the competition three decades on. Listen in for stories of battles with Alan Shearer, media machines, pre-match advice, training nightmares – and the true inside story of Brighty's move to Sheffield Wednesday.  Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on at the club on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. As Palace round off their historic tour and head back to south London, hear from two of the most important figures at the club: Mark Bright and club Chairman Steve Parish. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. Head inside matchday for the final time, as Palace faced Leeds at the stunning Optus Stadium in Perth. Get a tour inside the tunnel and dressing room area, hear from Palace fans young and old and go pitchside as the teams walk out in front of a crowd of thousands. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. It's matchday! Hear from: Scott Banks on free-kicks, making progress and working with Brighty; Jake O'Brien on tour so far, learning on loan and his mother's Sunday roasts; Patrick Vieira on Leeds; plus JP Mateta, Malcolm Ebiowei and more... Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. The Eagles have landed in Perth, and Leeds await on Friday. We hear from youngsters Victor Akinwale and Cardo Siddik on their experience playing at the MCG, and Patrick Vieira on whether the Australian 'mullet' hairstyle can make it in the Premier League. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. In front of almost 80,000 people at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, take yourself inside matchday from the dressing room to pitchside -  and hear from the fans seeing Palace for the first time against Man Utd. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. It's matchday once again, and Manchester United await at the MCG in front of nearly 100,000 fans. Get ready for kick-off with all the latest from Patrick Vieira on Academy talents, Man Utd and Palace in Australia. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. Palace have arrived in Melbourne, and it's time to meet the Australian Eagles - many of whom have travelled from far and wide to see open training at the historic MCG. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. What a night it was in Singapore for those young players, playing in front of more than 50,000 fans. We hear reaction from two of them: Killian Phillips and Jadan Raymond. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. After a memorable night at the Singapore National Stadium, take yourself inside matchday to hear from the fans seeing Palace for the first time against Liverpool. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. It's matchday! Liverpool await at the National Stadium, so hear from Patrick Vieira and Shaun Derry pre-match, plus a very special event at the High Commission and much more... Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. After the first full day in Singapore, we speak to Jes Rak-Sakyi and Ademola Ola-Adebomi, fan favourite Andre Moritz and Mark Bright on the Academy talents to watch. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

Go behind-the-scenes on pre-season tour as Will Robinson brings you the all the latest from Crystal Palace's trip to Singapore and Australia in ‘Tour Daily'. As the Eagles touch down in Asia, get the latest news from the trip – and hear from the medical team how professional athletes prepare to deal with long-haul flights, disruption and jet lag. Remember, you can keep up to date with all the latest goings-on and behind-the-scenes action from Tour 2022 on cpfc.co.uk, social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.

It's been a whirlwind season for two of Palace's most exciting Academy prospects: training with the first-team, winning the end-of-season club awards and making their professional debuts Will Robinson caught up with Tayo Adaramola and Jes Rak-Sakyi to hear about their journey to the Palace first-team, recieving the Patrick Vieira 'hairdryer treatment' and how it feels to step onto the pitch in front of a packed Selhurst Park.

Ask a certain generation of Crystal Palace supporter their finest hour following the club, and you'll get the same answer time and again: Villa Park, 1990.  Experience the twists and turns of an epic FA Cup encounter, from the perspectives of those who saw it first-hand – from fans to journalists to the players themselves, including club captain Geoff Thomas and Liverpool defender Gary Gillespie.  In the first of a new ‘We Were There' series, hear stories of faulty coaches and training secrets, tears of joy and tears of pain, and wild nights at the Happy Mondays – this podcast has it all.

Ask a certain generation of Crystal Palace supporter their finest hour following the club, and you'll get the same answer time and again: Villa Park, 1990.  Experience the twists and turns of an epic FA Cup encounter, from the perspectives of those who saw it first-hand – from fans to journalists to the players themselves, including club captain Geoff Thomas and Liverpool defender Gary Gillespie.  In the first of a new ‘We Were There' series, hear stories of faulty coaches and training secrets, tears of joy and tears of pain, and wild nights at the Happy Mondays – this podcast has it all. Catch the full episode from 12pm on Wednesday, 13th April.

Jonathan Parr recently retired from football to embark on a completely different career as Chief Growth Officer of Rebil in his native Norway.  In the latest episode of the Palace pod, he chats to Palace TV's Chris Grierson about his Palace career and also answers questions sent in by fans. The "perfect human" becomes the perfect podcast guest!

The Official Palace Podcast is back! Whilst sipping on a Stirz coffee, Palace TV's Chris Grierson interrupts former Palace skipper Jason Puncheon's relaxing Cypriot afternoon to reflect on his Palace career.

Nigel Martyn and Gary O'Reilly chat to each other about their Palace careers and also answer questions from Palace fans. Down Memory Lane is usually held at Selhurst Park, a free event for fans to listen and speak to their Palace heroes. This event is held in association with the Heads Up campaign. Heads Together and the FA have teamed up to run a season-long campaign to change the conversation on mental health.

Palace managerial legend Steve Coppell speaks to Chris Grierson on the 30th anniversary of the FA Cup Final 3-3 draw against Manchester United in 1990. In his first ever zoom call, he reveals the competitiveness that made Wright and Bright tick.

Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman lifts the lid on his Palace career both on the field and off it, including being involved in saving the club twice! 

Clint Hill opens up to Chris Grierson about his career, from his beginnings at Tranmere Rovers to an Indian summer of a career that included the Premier League and a spell at Scottish giants Rangers. He also (obviously) talks about what happened on the pitch after the famous game against Sheffield Wednesday in 2010.

Former Palace midfielder Darren Ambrose chats to Chris Grierson about his memorable three-year spell at the Eagles, and his incredible strike against Manchester United.

Crystal Palace midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp catches up with Palace TV on Instagram live and chats about not only his Palace career but the journey he made before coming to Selhurst Park.

Club legend Mark Bright chats to Palace TV's Chris Grierson after watching the 1990 FA Cup Semi-final in full for the first time. He also tells loads of great stories from that era, including how he heard the team had won the quarter-final from Ian Wright's mum!

Club captain Luka Milivojevic took time out on his birthday to chat to Palace TV's Chris Grierson about absolutely every possible subject.

Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt answers fan questions and also reveals his all-time Dutch XI.

Long-serving employee Terry Byfield looks back at the 1990 cup run and his role as assistant club secretary. A fascinating look behind the scenes of one of the club's most memorable days.

Taken from a recent Instagram Live interview, Chris Grierson speaks to Wilfried Zaha about his Palace career, life in lockdown and asks a mixed bag of questions from fans.

It’s a triple-headed big-hitter of a pod this week. Freshly-shorn Wilfried Zaha took time away from an event with the Palace for Life Foundation to sit down with Premier League Productions. Statman slid into an analyst’s chair to present his stats to the jury (Chris). Find out what meaningless quirks he has found out about past battles with Everton. Finally, Roy fields the same questions for the 456th time this year in his weekly press conference. Enjoy!

Gary Cahill is the star of this week’s pod as the Premier League chat to him in-depth about his incredibly successful career. Statman has plenty of decade-related stats plus Chris finally acknowledges the catchphrase he’s been dropping into the past few pods. The episode finishes with Roy taking no prisoners in his weekly press conference. The transfer window is fun when Roy is on the microphone…!

It’s a transfer special this week! Turkey international Cenk Tosun has signed for the club on loan from Everton for the rest of the season and he sat down with Chris Grierson after his first training session at Copers Cope. Roy Hodgson then fielded some refreshingly different questions from the media about Tosun, other transfer targets and the upcoming game against Arsenal.

The Official Palace Pod lands this week packed with a host of club names - ranging from its newest and youngest professional to the league’s most experienced manager. Kicking things off is James Tomkins, who chatted before the Eagles take on the Seagulls to preview the top flight clash. Next up - and the one man in this week’s pod without a claim to Palace fame - is Statman. He chats with Chris to delve into the stats - giving you almost three full days to take them in before Monday night. From stat back to chat, Paddy McCarthy gets behind the microphone next and discusses his pride in the Under-18s after their FA Youth Cup triumph over Reading. Then following his Head Coach is Brandon Pierrick, a promising forward who spoke with Palace TV after penning his first professional contract. Roy Hodgson wraps the week up with his pre-match presser.

Raise the roof for the latest Palace Pod! Kicking things off is Jordan Ayew, who has had a great season so far for both club and country. He sat down with Premier League Productions ahead of the trip to Burnley. With the help of a robot, the Holmesdale Road Stand roof had its first ever clean recently. James Woodroof secured a world exclusive interview with roof-scrubbing legend Wayne Nyland. The less legendary Statman showed Chris the delights of Speroni's restaurant whilst sharing his favourite Palace vs Burnley stats. Finally, Roy Hodgson completes a solid pod by answering questions from the nation's finest journalists.

Good things comes in threes...so you're in luck this week as the pod is split into three chunky sections. First up it's James McArthur, who has more Premier League appearances for Palace than any other player. He spoke to Premier League Productions. We hadn't heard from Statman for a while so there was lots to catch up on in our longest stat-ramble to date. Finally, two Eagles legends met up recently to shoot the breeze. Darren Ambrose asked Wilfried Zaha all about his early days at the club.

It’s women’s football weekend, so this week’s pod is a chance to hear from one of the new signings at Crystal Palace, Rea Laudat. Not only is she a footballer, she’s also a freelance interior designer. Chris sat down with her at one of the projects she’s working on to hear how she went from Essex to Crystal Palace via San Francisco!

It’s more gritty than bitty in this week’s pod! First up is Mark Bright, who spoke about the release of his autobiography in a revealing interview with Palace TV. He talks through his formative years in care, the process of writing a book and, of course, representing Crystal Palace. Mark is then followed by actor, comedian, writer, presenter and more, Doc Brown. He recently caught up with Palace TV to chat iconic shirts, Clinton Morrison, five-a-side teams and life growing up as an Eagle. In this week's pod, you can hear the full, uncut interview for the first time. Finally, at the end of two in-depth, uncut interviews, Roy Hodgson handles the media in his pre-Chelsea press conference.

It's the end of a new week and the start of a new pod as the latest edition of the Official Palace Podcast lands hot off the editing desk, packed as ever for you to enjoy. Kicking things off is Palace Chairman, Steve Parish, who discusses in greater depth the club's recently unveiled plans to redevelop the Academy.  Following Parish is another key man at the club, this time Wilfried Zaha. Zaha chats with Premier League Productions on football, fatherhood and foundations. Up next, we've got Ciara Watling and Jordan Butler, two players from the Palace's Women team. They explain their successful start to the season with a new-look squad and look ahead to key upcoming fixtures. Roy Hodgson then rounds things off with his weekly press conference and calls time at the end of another packed Palace Pod.

It’s a marathon of a pod this week as Comedian, Actor and CPFC Associate Director Eddie Izzard chats to Chris Grierson whilst walking the first two hours of the Palace for Life Marathon March. He covers everything from HIIT workouts to how football can save the world. Andros Townsend sat down with Premier League Productions to do his 854th interview about that goal he scored at Man City last season. He also reveals some training ground truths about his teammates. Kent and England cricketers Joe Denly and Sam Billings visited Copers Cope recently to join in with first team training, followed by a visit to the nets with Roy Hodgson and Joel Ward. Statman delivers his usual good statistical news ahead of the home game against Man City. Roy Hodgson then finishes the pod off by using his cricket skills to bat away the usual questions from the world’s media.

Coming the week after another win at home for the Eagles, this week’s pod is a cheery one.  Gary Cahill kept another clean sheet against Norwich City and the former England captain was full of praise for his teammates and the Palace staff after accepting his ManBetX Player of the Month award for September. Another player who has enjoyed a strong start to the season is Cheikhou Kouyate. He sat down with a host broadcasters in the build-up to the facing his former club West Ham United, and in this week's pod he illuminates Premier League Productions. Moving on to a far less illuminating man, Statman loitered at the back of the Lower Holmesdale for a chat with Chris, and this week the pair cover everything from live streams to lawn-mowing. Finally, it’s time to hear what imaginative new questions await Roy Hodgson in his pre-West Ham press conference.

Time to roll back the Premier League years in this week’s pod as Chris Grierson heads to Budapest to catch up with ex-Palace striker Sandor Torghelle and find out what difficulties he faced when coming to England in 2004. Luka Milivojevic has certainly had no problems settling in in SE25 and he was at Tweeddale Primary School in Charshalton to inspire some kids with the Palace for Life foundation. He also sat down with Premier League Productions for a quick interview. Statman is a man who doesn’t know what a quick interview is and he was in sparkling form ahead of the visit of Norwich City to Selhurst Park. Finally, Roy Hodgson answered the same questions as always in his weekly press conference.

Statman has already had his Mark Owen-esque one song on every album, so is back to being just Statman on this week’s pod. Joining him is former England test cricketer Matthew Hoggard, who was at Selhurst Park for the My People business club lunch. Jordan Ayew won the ManbetX August player of the month award for his fine start to the season so he chatted to James Woodroof about the honour of being voted for by the fans. A man who is always reliable in a Palace shirt - James McArthur - sat down with Premier League Productions to preview the visit of Wolves. As always, the pod ends with Roy Hodgson’s weekly press conference. Enjoy!

Close your eyes and open your ears because it’s the thirty third instalment of the Official Palace Pod!  Statman is back from his minimoon with a healthy tan and after a bit of cricket chat (sorry) he hits us for six with his best stats. He’s also got a new jingle. We are also sorry about that. Martin Kelly has now been at the club for five years and he spoke to Premier League Productions ahead of the game against Villa. Palace have a new signing from Sevilla! Yes that’s right, we’ve dipped into the transfer market for a young and exciting…Social Media Executive. Luke Dunn chats all things football twitter. And finally, Roy Hodgson gives a masterclass in answering questions.

In this week's pod we're looking forward to Manchester and pretending Sheffield never happened. First up it's club stalwart Joel Ward chatting to the Premier League about settling back into a regular starting role. With Statman away getting married, Rob Warlow of football.london walks and talks his way to New Beckenham station. Steve Browett also hopefully used public transport after taste-testing the new craft ale bar at Selhurst park. In his own words, he gives us the news of the brews. And finally Roy answers the same old questions in his press conference whilst also attempting to understand what social media is all about.

The Official Palace Pod is back! It’s been a few weeks but the Eagle-flavoured voices have returned to your ears. First up, new signing Gary Cahill reveals how he’s settled in at the club and how pleased he is to be playing on the same team as Wilfried Zaha. With Statman away on his jollies, it’s an opportunity to get to know new matchday programme editor Dan Blazer, who tells us what to look out for this season. Luka Milivojevic has signed a new contract so Chris asked him a mix of cliche football interview questions and lifestyle queries. Finally as always Roy Hodgson rounds things off with an express Press Conference!

The Official Palace Pod has landed bang on time for your journey home this evening or even your train ride to tomorrow's Beer Festival... And this week's edition is a special double-header, featuring two indisputable club legends. First up is Julian Speroni, who, before leaving the club, sat down and spoke at length with the Ben Mountain of the Palace programme to run through his career and 15 years with the club. You can hear his last lengthy interview in full in the pod as he discusses football as a child in Argentina, his greatest moments and a remarkable affinity with the Palace fanbase. He's then followed by a truly bumper edition of Statman's usual slot, with the stat-proclaiming icon joined this week by Mr Daniel Blundell from the club's ticket office. Combined, the two manage to eke out 40 minutes worth of stats and facts along with Palace TV's Chris Grierson.

Pod 29 | Along Came a Spider … Parish, Milivojevic, Wan-Bissaka, Hodgson and Statman  This week’s pod is all about awards. Steve Parish was in attendance at Boxpark in East Croydon where the club held their free-to-enter end of season bash. Chris Grierson and Kelly Somers spoke to the Chairman and Manager live on stage. Club captain Luka Milivojevic was also there presenting AWB with his Players’ Player of the Season award so we hear his thoughts on the season for both the team as a whole and his own performances. Aaron won the fans’ Player of the Season vote and Roy Hodgson was on hand to say some kid words about him and the team. He also had a message to the fans who have supported the team all season. Statman joined on the phone for weekly numbers chat and predictions although some stats were more accurate than others…! Finally Roy took questions from the media in his press conference ahead of the trip to Cardiff City. Happy listening!