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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.

Why the Latest Palace Academy Graduate Needs a New Deal
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Why the Latest Palace Academy Graduate Needs a New Deal

Wilfried Zaha, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Moses, Nathaniel Clyne – these are but a few of the recognisable talents in recent years to have emerged from Crystal Palace’s academy. Now, the south London side may have uncovered its latest promising prospect as they continue a proud tradition of fostering talent in SE25. Tyrick Mitchell entered the […]

Key Omissions Explained as Palace Publish Premier League Squad List
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Key Omissions Explained as Palace Publish Premier League Squad List

Crystal Palace have confirmed their squad for the 2020/21 season after publishing their official squad list – and there are some notable omissions. Academy prospect Tyrick Mitchell, who has enjoyed a remarkable rise to the Premier League, joins summer signing and fellow young defender Nathan Ferguson in failing to make the list – but this […]

Are Palace Dropping a Major Hint with Shirt Announcement?
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Are Palace Dropping a Major Hint with Shirt Announcement?

Deadline day signing Jack Butland will wear the previously vacant number one shirt at Crystal Palace for the 2020/21 season, the club has confirmed. The former Stoke goalkeeper joined the Eagles in an initial £1 million deal and signed a three-year contract. Interestingly, the number one shirt hasn’t been issued since it was worn by […]

Football Fans React as New Palace Signing Takes Number One Shirt
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Football Fans React as New Palace Signing Takes Number One Shirt

Jack Butland will wear the previously vacant number one shirt at Crystal Palace for the 2020/21 season, the club has confirmed. The shirt has not been worn by any other player since Julian Speroni departed the club at the end of the 2018/19 season. Speroni featured for the Eagles 371 times since joining from Dundee […]

Palace Winger Makes Positive Claims on Squad Depth
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Palace Winger Makes Positive Claims on Squad Depth

Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend has commended the level of squad depth at the club following a successful summer period of investment in new players, coupled with the emergence of Tyrick Mitchell into the first-team plans. Roy Hodgson faced difficult circumstances during the winter period of the 2019/20 season with eleven first-team players injured at […]

Riedewald Calls on Palace to Show More Confidence on the Ball
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Riedewald Calls on Palace to Show More Confidence on the Ball

Dutch midfielder Jairo Riedewald has challenged Crystal Palace to demonstrate better confidence in possession following a late draw with principal rivals Brighton. The Eagles failed to create a shot from open play throughout the entirety of the match, with their goal coming from Wilfried Zaha’s 19th-minute penalty after Tariq Lamptey was adjudged to have pulled […]

“A Class Above”: Palace Fans Praise Riedewald after Brighton Draw
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“A Class Above”: Palace Fans Praise Riedewald after Brighton Draw

Palace fans were quick to note the performance of one key player in the 1-1 weekend draw with arch-rivals Brighton. Jairo Riedewald unusually made a rare start against the Seagulls, but offered a commendable display that exhibited his nimbleness, strong ball control and passing abilities. Hodgson’s rare faith in the young Dutchman was seemingly rewarded […]

Hodgson Praises Defensive Veteran for Unseen Qualities
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Hodgson Praises Defensive Veteran for Unseen Qualities

Roy Hodgson has heaped praise upon Crystal Palace vice-captain Gary Cahill following an impressive display on a return from injury in a 1-1 draw with rivals Brighton. Hodgson offered further insights into the well-roundedness of the central defender, highlighting his presence and leadership on and off the pitch. Speaking to Palace TV, Hodgson commented: “First […]

Trio of Palace Prospects Depart on Loan
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Trio of Palace Prospects Depart on Loan

Crystal Palace have confirmed that a trio of academy products have departed the club for loan spells with non-league sides in search of more senior minutes. A pair of goalkeepers, Rohan Luthra and Jacob Russell, have joined South Park and Ramsgate respectively. Defender Lewis Hobbs has also joined National League South side Welling United. The […]

Palace Pair Sign Pro Deals
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Palace Pair Sign Pro Deals

Crystal Palace have confirmed that two of their academy prospects, Jadan Raymond and Fionn Mooney have signed professional deals with the club. The Palace pair both turned 17 last week and have been at the club since under-11 and under-9 levels respectively. Both players have also been capped at under-17 level for England, though Mooney […]

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Butland’s Career to Date?
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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Butland’s Career to Date?

The Eagles swooped late in a deadline day deal to sign England international goalkeeper Jack Butland from Stoke City on Friday. The club announced that the shot-stopper has joined Crystal Palace on a three-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2023. The goalkeeper will be set for a reunion with former England manager Roy […]

Palace’s New-found Hero: Why Riedewald Deserves More Minutes
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Palace’s New-found Hero: Why Riedewald Deserves More Minutes

Palace’s 1-1 weekend draw in a tense and scrappy clash with arch-rivals Brighton provided many key talking points. Whilst Palace’s failure to record a single shot beyond Wilfried Zaha’s penalty was a cause for creative concern, Palace’s defensive acumen served them well. They were unlucky to concede a goal in the 90th minute via a […]