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Oliver Birch

Oliver Birch

Sports Journalist · 34 articles

Defeat to Brighton is “hard” to take says Hodgson
Match Day

Defeat to Brighton is “hard” to take says Hodgson

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has revealed his disappointment following Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at home to rivals Brighton. Anthony Knockaert’s wonderful strike was enough to give the Seagulls victory in a fiercely contested encounter at Selhurst Park, as the away side moved level on points with Palace.    Glenn Murray put Brighton ahead with his […]

Palace line up move for Butland
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Palace line up move for Butland

Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland is a target for Crystal Palace this summer as Roy Hodgson looks to strengthen his options in goal. According to South London News, the Eagles are looking to Butland amidst reports linking Vicente Guaita with a move back to La Liga.  The former Getafe shot-stopper moved to Palace on a […]

Zaha and Wan-Bissaka attracting interest from Bundesliga duo
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Zaha and Wan-Bissaka attracting interest from Bundesliga duo

Crystal Palace duo Wilfred Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are transfer targets for  Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund respectively, Sky Sports have reported.  The pair have been two of Palace’s standout players this season and Zaha has previously been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park, while Wan-Bissaka has impressed following his breakthrough into the […]

Palace Player Ratings: Burnley (A)
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Palace Player Ratings: Burnley (A)

Crystal Palace made it back-to-back away wins in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory away to Burnley on Saturday afternoon. Phil Bardsley’s own goal gave Roy Hodgson’s side the lead in the first half, before Michy Batshuayi and Wilfred Zaha put the result beyond doubt at Turf Moor. Ashley Barnes scored a late consolation […]

Crystal Palace player ratings: Leicester (A)
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Crystal Palace player ratings: Leicester (A)

Crystal Palace extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games following Saturday’s emphatic 4-1 victory away against Leicester City. The Eagles took the lead against the run of play, five minuted before half time, with Michy Batshuayi scoring his first goal for the club following his loan move in January. Jonny Evans equalised […]

Wan-Bissaka reveals Hazard is the “toughest” opponent he’s faced
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Wan-Bissaka reveals Hazard is the “toughest” opponent he’s faced

Aaron Wan-Bissaka believes Chelsea’s Eden Hazard is the “toughest” opponent he has faced so far in his career but revealed he enjoys playing against him as he learns from playing against “one of the best.” The full-back has established himself as one of the emerging defenders in the league following his breakthrough during last season […]

Palace are “too good” to go down says Hodgson
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Palace are “too good” to go down says Hodgson

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes his side are good enough to stay clear of the relegation battle despite being just three points above the bottom three. Wilfred Zaha’s equaliser earned Palace a point in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham, though Hodgson is frustrated after seeing his side dominate proceedings at Selhurst Park. I […]

Hodgson pleased with second half performance against Fulham
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Hodgson pleased with second half performance against Fulham

Roy Hodgson revealed he was pleased with his side’s second half performance during Saturday’s 2-0 victory over relegation threatened Fulham.  Palace captain Luka Milivojevic put the home side ahead after 25 minutes, slotting home a penalty following Cyrus Christie’s error, before Jeffrey Schlupp sealed the three points late on. Christian Benteke’s overhead kick almost doubled […]

Hodgson hopeful over Batshuayi loan
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Hodgson hopeful over Batshuayi loan

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is looking forward to working with Michy Batshuayi and is hopeful he can move on from a disappointing loan spell with Valencia, football.london report. The Chelsea forward joined Palace on loan on deadline day in January after spending the first half of the season on loan with Valencia; where he […]

Positives to take from Liverpool defeat says Hodgson
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Positives to take from Liverpool defeat says Hodgson

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes there are positives to take from Saturday’s defeat to Liverpool. Hodgson’s side were involved in a seven-goal thriller at Anfield, eventually falling to a 4-3 defeat against the league leaders. Andros Townsend had given Palace a surprise lead in the 34th minute before Mohamed Salah equalised one minute into […]

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