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Alex Jones

Alex Jones

Sports Journalist · 117 articles

Freelance content writer covering Everton, Celtic, Southampton and many more clubs. Long-suffering Crystal Palace fan.

Keep the Faith: Hodgson’s Tactics are Bearing Fruit
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Keep the Faith: Hodgson’s Tactics are Bearing Fruit

Roy Hodgson’s calls for greater attacking fluidity have been answered – and Palace fans should keep at least a modicum of faith in the Eagles’ prospects. Palace beat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Saturday to move up to seventh as of Monday, with ten points from their opening six games. Their points tally makes […]

Hodgson Cannot Afford to Drop Rising Star who Deserves to Keep His Place
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Hodgson Cannot Afford to Drop Rising Star who Deserves to Keep His Place

Crystal Palace’s Dutch dynamo Jairo Riedewald is soaring from strength to strength – and is more than making his case to be a regular starter for Roy Hodgson’s  Eagles. Riedewald has evidently attracted Hodgson’s faith. He started back-to-back Premier League fixtures for the first time since January, putting in a fine midfield display for Roy […]

Fans React as New Dutch Hero Nets First Palace Goal
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Fans React as New Dutch Hero Nets First Palace Goal

Crystal Palace’s Dutch dynamo Jairo Riedewald seems to be going from strength to strength. Riedewald has started back-to-back Premier League fixtures for the first time since January, putting in a fine midfield display for Roy Hodgson’s side. Palace’s victory saw the former Ajax talent go one better; he capped a fine progressive midfield display with […]

Hodgson Highlights Key Factor in Recent Fine Form
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Hodgson Highlights Key Factor in Recent Fine Form

Roy Hodgson identified a key factor in explaining Crystal Palace’s recent good form, citing Crystal Palace’s impressive start to the season as being down to a competitive, enlarged squad. Palace beat Fulham 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Saturday to move up to seventh (at time of writing) as of Monday, with 10 points from their […]

‘Captain Obvious’: Palace Fans Unhappy with Tactics as more demanded
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‘Captain Obvious’: Palace Fans Unhappy with Tactics as more demanded

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has called on his side to demonstrate an improved quality of attacking play. The veteran Eagles boss spoke frankly and openly about his side’s need to show more desire after managing a lone shot on goal against rivals Brighton at the weekend – with that only shot being a converted […]

Eagles Dealt Huge Injury Blow as Key Man Ruled Out
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Eagles Dealt Huge Injury Blow as Key Man Ruled Out

Crystal Palace have been dealt a blow ahead of their weekend trip to London neighbours Fulham after manager Roy Hodgson ruled out a key defender with injury. Veteran defender Gary Cahill suffered a nasty injury during the draw with Brighton after Seagulls captain Lewis Dunk issued a two-footed lunge on the Palace stalwart. The Seagulls’ […]

‘Must Win’: Fans Look Ahead to Fulham as Key Defender Returns from Injury
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‘Must Win’: Fans Look Ahead to Fulham as Key Defender Returns from Injury

Fans were quick to look ahead to the weekend’s fixture after the news that Roy Hodgson has received a boost to his squad selection options. A range of players, including James Tomkins, were pictured returning to training following injuries. The defender was pictured along with his teammates at the Eagles’ Beckenham training facility recently, though Hodgson […]

Eagles Receive Major Fitness Boost – will Key Defender start?
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Eagles Receive Major Fitness Boost – will Key Defender start?

Roy Hodgson has received a welcome boost to his squad selection options after key centre-back James Tomkins was pictured returning to training following a long-term thigh injury. The former West Ham defender was pictured along with his teammates at the Eagles’ Beckenham training facility recently, though Hodgson had previously confirmed his initial return to first-team […]

‘Raises the Bar’: Why Palace Defender Believes Performances are Improving
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‘Raises the Bar’: Why Palace Defender Believes Performances are Improving

Crystal Palace right-back Joel Ward has spoken freely on recent changes to the Palace squad, claiming that competition for places has driven the squad to improve. Palace were short in a number of positions, but most notably the right-back spot: before the summer, Ward was the only recognised natural right-back in the first-team squad. The […]

Hodgson Taking Ill-Advised Risk if he Drops Palace Prospect
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Hodgson Taking Ill-Advised Risk if he Drops Palace Prospect

Crystal Palace’s latest academy star is enjoying a remarkable rise on the footballing stage. Tyrick Mitchell entered the first team for the first time as he covered for the injured Patrick van Aanholt at the end of the 2019/20 season. He has since held down his spot in every Premier League starting XI, with no […]

Palace Fans Pour Praise on Former Player After UCL Performance
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Palace Fans Pour Praise on Former Player After UCL Performance

Former Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has attracted plenty of attention after an impressive display in a 2-1 Champions League victory over French giants PSG – with Palace fans showering the former Eagle with praise. The 22-year-old came into the match after having scored his first goal for current side Manchester United on Saturday afternoon […]