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WHUHenry is a freelance journalist, with over five years covering Crystal Palace, specialisng in analytical pieces and academy football. He produces for BBC Sport and has featured on The Palace Way. Henry holds a degree in Sports Journalism. When not writing, he can be found talking about football on TikTok or recording podcasts for Let's Talk Palace!
On Sunday, as Crystal Palace beat Newcastle United, Tyrick Mitchell crossed the ball in for Palace’s equalising goal, as the left-back made his 200th Premier League appearance for the club. Now ranking 5th place in Palace’s all-time appearance makers in the competition, this milestone is not only a huge achievement, but one that sparks considerations […]
Chris Richards has had another superb campaign in central defence for Crystal Palace, improving week on week and becoming a real leader in the squad. His commitment and love for defending and keeping clean sheets have captured the imagination of the Palace faithful, who now know what to expect from the USA international. Consistent performances […]
Crystal Palace beat Newcastle United 2-1 on Sunday afternoon, and Brennan Johnson was handed an opportunity to impress whilst Ismaila Sarr was rested after his superb performance against Fiorentina in midweek. However, Johnson’s tricky start to life at Selhurst Park continued, the winger withdrawn in the 64th minute after a display which was awarded a […]
Crystal Palace are interested in an ambitious swoop for Fulham boss Marco Silva, according to Alan Nixon. Palace will be in the hunt for a new manager to replace Oliver Glasner, and reportedly want someone with Premier League experience. Andoni Iraola and Sean Dyche are also on the shortlist, but Fulham’s Marco Silva appears to […]
Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in the signing of Southampton’s Brazilian winger Léo Scienza, should the Saints fail to secure promotion to the top flight this season, per Ekrem Konur of SportsBoom, Scienza is in his first season with the South Coast side, after signing from Bundesliga side 1. FC Heidenheim for £7 million. In […]
Former Premier League player Paul Merson has predicted that Crystal Palace may put their Premier League clash with Newcastle United to one side to focus on the Conference League. The Arsenal legend claims a European trophy is “all Palace care about”. These words were published prior to Palace’s 3-0 first-leg win, which came as a […]
Jean-Phillipe Mateta opened the scoring in Crystal Palace’s 3–0 Europa Conference League quarter-final first leg against Fiorentina last week, but his career at the club should still come to a close this summer. Palace were awarded a penalty in the first half when Brazilian left-back Dodo hacked down Evann Guessand. Dodo’s booking means he is […]
Crystal Palace are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of highly rated Scottish left-back Harris Afzal. The race is on for the exciting full-back and it appears Steve Parish’s transfer chiefs are eager to prevail. TEAMtalk reports that the teenager, dubbed the ‘next Andy Robertson’, is currently in London as the Eagles attempt to lure him to […]
Crystal Palace’s French striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta scored a hat-trick in a behind-closed-doors friendly against the Under-21 side, as revealed by Bobby Manzi. Mateta has been absent from the side since his failed January move to AC Milan, which fell through at the last minute when an issue with his knee was discovered during his medical. […]
Walter Benitez has started three of Crystal Palace’s European Conference League games this season and has been a pretty solid deputee for new club captain Dean Henderson. However, as we have seen at Arsenal in both the League Cup final and the FA Cup quarter-final, there comes a point when the priority must shift from […]
As Crystal Palace prepare for their first-ever European quarter-final, Oliver Glasner is faced with somewhat of a conundrum when it comes to his team selection. For large parts, the starting eleven picks itself, but in one certain position, there’s a question mark surrounding who Glasner will favour. Spanish or Ivorian – That’s the question With […]
On Thursday, Crystal Palace will play in their first-ever European quarter-final when they host Italian side Fiorentina at Selhurst Park. The fixture will mark the first time Palace have played an Italian side in a competitive fixture, with the only notable games between the South London outfit and an Italian side dating back to 1971, […]
