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Elliott Cuff

Elliott Cuff

Sports Journalist · 95 articles

Zaha waiting for injury diagnosis in Ivory Coast
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Zaha waiting for injury diagnosis in Ivory Coast

Wilfried Zaha was still in the Ivory Coast as of Friday morning, with the Crystal Palace man not yet aware whether he will be returning home early from international duty. The 26-year old made the 3,200-mile trip to the African nation on Wednesday for Ivory Coast’s African Cup of Nations qualifier against Rwanda this weekend, and […]

Hodgson explains Zaha’s FA Cup absence
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Hodgson explains Zaha’s FA Cup absence

Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Wilfried Zaha has a hamstring injury, but that he hopes his recovery will be swift. The Ivory Coast international was not part of Crystal Palace’s match-day squad on Saturday, as the Eagles took on Watford in their FA Cup sixth round tie. Palace lost 2-1 to the Hornets, with loan […]

Hodgson can’t confirm length of Sakho injury layoff
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Hodgson can’t confirm length of Sakho injury layoff

Roy Hodgson admits he can’t put a timeframe on Mamadou Sakho’s return from injury, while he refused to comment on reports he will be unavailable for the rest of the season. The defender limped off during Crystal Palace’s 4-1 win over Leicester last weekend, subsequently missing the club’s home clash against Manchester United in midweek. […]

Hodgson saddened by Ranieri sacking
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Hodgson saddened by Ranieri sacking

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson admits he is saddened to see Claudio Ranieri sacked by Fulham, claiming he ‘did nothing professionally’ to deserve it. The Cottagers pulled the trigger and sacked Ranieri earlier on Thursday, just 106 days after he was appointed as Slavisa Jokanovic’s successor, with the Italian winning just three of his 17 […]

Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Burnley (A)
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Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Burnley (A)

Crystal Palace will look to get back to winning ways against Burnley this weekend, with the London side travelling to Turf Moor on Saturday. The Eagles had beaten Leicester comfortably last weekend, winning 4-1, before being beaten by Manchester United on Wednesday. Joel Ward scored the only goal for Roy Hodgson’s side, as Palace lost […]

Zaha has additional ban appeal rejected
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Zaha has additional ban appeal rejected

Crystal Palace have had their appeal of Wilfried Zaha’s additional one-match ban rejected, and the forward will now miss Palace’s FA Cup tie against Doncaster on Sunday. Zaha had accepted a charge of improper conduct following his sending off against Southampton last month, where he received a second yellow card after sarcastically applauding referee Andre […]

Hodgson reveals why he missed out on seeing Batshuayi sign
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Hodgson reveals why he missed out on seeing Batshuayi sign

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has admitted that he went to bed last night not knowing whether the club would be able to sign Michy Batshuayi or not. The Belgium international striker joined the Eagles on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, with the deal coming close to the wire on transfer […]

Parish teases more signings to come for Palace this month
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Parish teases more signings to come for Palace this month

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has teased fans by suggesting that the club could sign ‘one or two more’ before the transfer window closes. Palace yesterday signed young goalkeeper Lucas Perri on loan from São Paulo, with an option to make the deal permanent in the summer.  Talking to Palace TV, as quoted by Football.London, […]

Palace rejected by Everton forward Tosun
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Palace rejected by Everton forward Tosun

Cenk Tosun has reportedly rejected a loan approach from Crystal Palace this month, despite earlier reports suggesting he was ‘seriously considering’ accepting the offer. The Turkey international striker, who plays for Everton, has struggled to find consistent game time this season, with Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin preferred as sole striker’s on Merseyside. Crystal Palace, who […]

Crystal Palace eye Okazaki loan deal
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Crystal Palace eye Okazaki loan deal

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Leicester City striker Shinji Okazaki on loan this month, according to The Independent. The Japan international forward has been linked with a number of clubs during the January transfer window, having fallen out of favour under manager Claude Puel at the King Power Stadium. In 13 Premier League appearances […]

Hodgson doesn’t expect more signings after Perri this month
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Hodgson doesn’t expect more signings after Perri this month

Roy Hodgson has confirmed that he expects goalkeeper Lucas Perri to be Crystal Palace’s only signing this month. However, the former England manager did also admit that he would like to bring a midfielder and a striker to Selhurst Park. The London club are close to finalising a deal to sign Sao Paulo ‘keeper Perri […]

Palace face competition for non-league star Mensah
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Palace face competition for non-league star Mensah

Crystal Palace risk missing out on highly-rated non-league defender Jacob Mensah this month, with Wolves said to be working on a deal, according to Football Insider. Mensah, who plays for Ramsgate in the Isthmian League South East Division, has attracted the attention of a host of clubs further up the English football league pyramid this […]