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Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Crystal Palace release TWENTY players including star man Ebere Eze's brother as they anxiously await European fate
Two club legends are among those on the way out CRYSTAL CLEAR OUT Crystal Palace release TWENTY players including star man Ebere Eze's brother as they anxiously await European fate Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CRYSTAL PALACE have released 20 players following their history-making 2024-25 season. The Eagles enjoyed an incredible campaign, winning the FA Cup and qualifying for Europa League football. 3 Crystal Palace have released 20 players - including Joel Ward Credit: Getty 3 Jeffrey Schlupp will also leave Credit: Getty But they will now bid farewell to a hoard of players as they prepare for the upcoming season. As previously announced, Joel Ward is leaving Selhurst Park after 13 years. The 35-year-old made 364 appearances for Crystal Palace after joining from Portsmouth. But a calf issue hampered his final year at the club, limiting him to just three outings. Read More in Football MIC DROP Michael Carrick lands new job after Middlesbrough axe as John O'Shea joins him Jeffrey Schlupp is also confirmed to be leaving after eight-and-a-half years. The 32-year-old spent the second half of the season with Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Among the other players listed as free transfers, as per the official Premier League website, are; Cormac Austin, Chris Francis, Roshaun Mathurin, Louie Moulden, Kurainashe Musanhi, David Obou, Killian Phillips, Luke Plange, Jadan Raymond, Joe Sheridan and Jack Wells-Morrison. Chimaechi Eze, the brother of star man Eberechi Eze, has also been listed as a free transfer. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The players released by Palace are; Freddie Cowin, William Eastwood, Joseph Khoshaba, Enruque Lameiras, Finley Marjoram and Caleb Redhead. Despite qualifying for next season's Europa League, the Eagles are currently at risk of being kicked out of the competition. Crystal Palace could be KICKED OUT of Europa League before a ball is even kicked John Textor has a stake in both Crystal Palace and Lyon, who have also qualified. Uefa rules on multi-club ownership prevent any two clubs controlled by the same person or group from competing in the same competition. A decision is expected to be made on Palace's participation by the end of this month.
The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Crystal Palace release TWENTY players including star man Ebere Eze's brother as they anxiously await European fate
CRYSTAL PALACE have released 20 players following their history-making 2024-25 season. The Eagles enjoyed an incredible campaign, 3 Crystal Palace have released 20 players - including Joel Ward Credit: Getty 3 Jeffrey Schlupp will also leave Credit: Getty But they will now bid farewell to a hoard of players as they prepare for the upcoming season. As previously announced, The 35-year-old made 364 appearances for But a calf issue hampered his final year at the club, limiting him to just three outings. Read More in Football Jeffrey Schlupp is also confirmed to be leaving after eight-and-a-half years. The 32-year-old spent the second half of the season with Among the other players listed as free transfers, as per the official Premier League website, are; Cormac Austin, Chris Francis, Roshaun Mathurin, Louie Moulden, Kurainashe Musanhi, David Obou, Killian Phillips, Luke Plange, Jadan Raymond, Joe Sheridan and Jack Wells-Morrison. Chimaechi Eze, the brother of star man Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The players released by Palace are; Freddie Cowin, William Eastwood, Joseph Khoshaba, Enruque Lameiras, Finley Marjoram and Caleb Redhead. Despite qualifying for next season's Europa League, the Eagles are Crystal Palace could be KICKED OUT of Europa League before a ball is even kicked John Textor has a stake in both Crystal Palace and Lyon, who have also qualified. Uefa rules on multi-club ownership prevent any two clubs controlled by the same person or group from competing in the same competition. A 3 Eberechi Eze is set to stay, but his brother has been released Credit: Getty
The Sun
4 hours ago
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- The Sun
Crystal Palace release TWENTY players including star man Ebere Eze's brother as they anxiously await European fate
CRYSTAL PALACE have released 20 players following the 2024-25 season. The Eagles enjoyed a successful campaign this term, winning the FA Cup and qualifying for Europa League football. 3 But they will now bid farewell to several players as they prepare for the upcoming season. As previously announced, Joel Ward is leaving Selhurst Park after 13 years. The 35-year-old made 364 appearances for Crystal Palace after joining from Portsmouth. But a calf issue hampered his final year at the club, limiting him to just three outings. Jeffrey Schlupp is also confirmed to be leaving after eight-and-a-half years. The 32-year-old spent the second half of the season with Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Among the other players listed as free transfers, as per the official Premier League website, are; Cormac Austin, Chris Francis, Roshaun Mathurin, Louie Moulden, Kurainashe Musanhi, David Obou, Killian Phillips, Luke Plange, Jadan Raymond, Joe Sheridan and Jack Wells-Morrison. Chimaechi Eze, the brother of star man Eberechi Eze, has also been listed as a free transfer. The players released by Palace are; Freddie Cowin, William Eastwood, Joseph Khoshaba, Enruque Lameiras, Finley Marjoram and Caleb Redhead. Despite qualifing for next season's Europa League, the Eagles are currently at risk of being kicked out of the competition. Crystal Palace could be KICKED OUT of Europa League before a ball is even kicked John Textor has a stake in both Crystal Palace and Lyon, who have also qualified. Uefa rules on multi-club ownership prevent any two clubs controlled by the same person or group from competing in the same competition. A decision is expected to be made on Palace's participation by the end of this month. 3
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Eagles Captain Joel Ward to Leave Crystal Palace After 13 Years
Joel Ward to Depart Crystal Palace After 13 Years of Service Loyalty and Legacy in Red and Blue Joel Ward will leave Crystal Palace this summer, concluding a distinguished 13-year spell at Selhurst Park. The veteran defender, who has become synonymous with the club's identity during the Premier League era, will move on once his contract expires. Advertisement Having signed from Portsmouth in 2012, Ward quickly embedded himself into the culture and fabric of the south London side. More than just a reliable right-back, he evolved into a leader, a mainstay, and eventually club captain — embodying the values of consistency, humility and commitment. His departure brings to a close a remarkable chapter for Palace, with Ward leaving as the club's eighth-highest appearance maker, racking up 363 games across all competitions. In April 2024, he became the first Crystal Palace player to reach 300 appearances in the Premier League. From Championship Arrival to Premier League Stalwart Ward's journey with Palace began in the Championship under Dougie Freedman. It was under Ian Holloway, however, that he played a pivotal role in the club's promotion campaign in 2012-13 — a season which ended at Wembley with victory in the play-off final. His efforts that year earned him the club's Young Player of the Season award. Advertisement From there, he established himself as a Premier League regular, outlasting several managerial changes and squad overhauls. Perhaps most memorably, Ward featured in every minute of Palace's run to the FA Cup final in 2016. The Eagles ultimately fell to Manchester United after extra time, but Ward's consistency throughout the tournament stood out. Now 35, his departure signals the end of an era — not only in terms of service but the character he brought to the dressing room. He remained a dependable figure, both in defensive duties and as a cultural touchstone within the club. Emotional Farewell from Player and Club Ward's goodbye was heartfelt. Speaking to club media, he said: 'For me, it's been a huge privilege to wear this shirt, to represent this club. 'It's been an incredible journey with so many fond memories, so many incredible moments – moments that will live on in my mind for the rest of my life. 'Obviously, I came from somewhere else. But I've been a part of this club and a part of the furniture for so long that I'd like to think I'm part of the family. 'This isn't 'goodbye' – it's merely a 'see you later.'' Advertisement Club chairman Steve Parish paid glowing tribute to the departing captain: 'From the very day he joined Crystal Palace, Joel has been an incredible ambassador for this Football Club: open, friendly and professional, but also competitive, driven and uncompromising in the standards he sets. 'Simply put, over the course of 13 years' service, Joel has been an example for all Palace players who have gone before him: in his values, in his presence, and in his dedication to representing this club with pride. 'This is a great time to celebrate Joel's achievements and reflect on many great memories here with a truly treasured player and friend. Good luck, Joel, with your next adventure – and thank you.' End of an Era, Start of a Legacy Ward's influence extends well beyond statistics. His professionalism set a benchmark for younger players, and his status as club captain was earned not just through experience but through leadership, humility, and unwavering dedication to the badge. As Crystal Palace look to the future, the legacy left by Ward will remain a reference point — a reminder of what it means to represent the club with distinction.
New York Times
26-05-2025
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- New York Times
Crystal Palace 2024-25 season review: History makers, Glasner the Great and Wembley shaken
Crystal Palace brought the curtain down on a remarkable season with an afternoon of celebration at Anfield as the FA Cup winners drew with the Premier League champions Liverpool in a prequel for August's Community Shield. For all that there might have been frustration that Palace could not build on the lead Ismaila Sarr's early goal gave them, particularly with the hosts reduced to 10 men midway through the second half, Oliver Glasner could take some satisfaction from a season in which they claimed their first major trophy, recorded their highest-ever Premier League points tally and also made the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. Advertisement A campaign that began at a snail's pace, with Palace going eight league games without a win, gave way to unprecedented success. Welcome to The Athletic's review of a historic season that will live long in the memory. The greatest in the club's history. A campaign which culminated in the Wembley victory over Manchester City last weekend that left supporters and staff alike in tears as Joel Ward and Marc Guehi lifted Palace's first major trophy. It is easy to forget that Palace went deep in the Carabao Cup too, losing against Arsenal in the last eight, as well as recording 53 points — the most they have ever mustered in a 20-team top division. And all after that dreadful three-points-from-24 start. You can't really look beyond the FA Cup final. It did not have the most goals or the most entertaining matchplay, with Palace in a defensive block for much of the game, but none of that mattered. The result was key. It was pure ecstasy at full time. Dean Henderson's penalty save made it more dramatic, Eberechi Eze's superb finish all the more enjoyable. Palace snuffed out Manchester City expertly and had made their own luck. If we're going by the importance of the goal, then clearly it's Eze's FA Cup-winning strike against City. It was also an aesthetically appealing goal; of a sort that decorated many a Palace performance over the second half of the season. Eze has scored many of Palace's most impressive (and important) goals this season, but the award for their best one goes to Daniel Munoz, for his in the Premier League win over Fulham in February. It was the perfect encapsulation of Palace's play this season and their success in transition. Jean-Philippe Mateta's close control to beat two Fulham players and the presence of mind to pass to Munoz was outstanding before the Colombian did well to compose himself and lash his shot into the top of the net. Now that, is how you break…#CPFC // #FULCRY Picking only one is tough. The FA Cup final win, naturally; not just for the obvious reason, but also because it gave an endearing, amusing moment in the 4-2 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers three days later. As the crowd was in a buoyant mood, their attention turned to Glasner. 'Oli, give us a wave. Oli, Oli, give us a wave,' they sang, prompting no response. As the song went up for a second time, the manager asked his coaching staff what was being sung, then acknowledged the crowd, to cheers. He pointed to his head and the pitch, smiling, to indicate he had been too engrossed in the play to comprehend what was being chanted. In a celebratory Selhurst Park, three days after winning the club's first major trophy, it just felt like the perfect moment. A special mention, too, for the Wembley Tifo of the late Mark Wealleans clutching his sons Dominic and Nathan after Darren Ambrose's 40-yard goal in the 2011-12 League Cup quarter-final against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Palace won the FA Cup. Not sure if it's been mentioned already, but Palace won the FA Cup. Advertisement They won the FA Cup. 'Wembley will shake… and it will be beautiful.' The banner that accompanied the FA Cup final Tifo set the scene perfectly, capturing the moment and reflecting the certainty that Palace fans would create an incredible atmosphere. It was an adapted version of defender Maxence Lacroix's quote to reporters in the build-up to the final, making it all the more prescient. 'I look at more to win this trophy… I think this could be beautiful for this Palace team,' Lacroix had said. 'It's beautiful to win a trophy, especially for Palace. We start tomorrow, we're gonna do it again, because I think Wembley will shake.' It would be remiss not to mention Glasner's quote after the 5-2 league defeat by City at the Etihad in April, though. 'I said to Pep afterwards, if we meet again, you can't play in this system because we will solve it.' And he did, too. How well Justin Devenny has adapted to Premier League football. A first senior goal for the club in November's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa encapsulated his determination and willingness to work for the team with a fantastic run to be in the perfect place and provide an accomplished finish. The 21-year-old has become an important squad player and has proven himself to be dependable. Winning 2-1 at home to arch-rivals Brighton & Hove Albion in April despite Eddie Nketiah and Guehi being sent off. It was the first time Palace had completed a league double over Brighton since 1933. Kevin De Bruyne was instrumental in overturning Palace's two-goal lead to earn City that emphatic 5-2 win last month, scoring a free kick, heading back for Omar Marmoush to convert the equaliser and assisting Mateo Kovacic for City's third. But his overall play in midfield that day was also a huge contributor to the win. Ten. If this season doesn't earn full marks, it's hard to know what a Palace manager could do to earn them. Not only has Glasner demonstrated his impressive tactical knowledge, won the club's first major trophy and taken them to their highest Premier League points total, but his manner off the pitch has been exemplary, too. He speaks with conviction and confidence, but most importantly with empathy and understanding. If he had only achieved those great things on the pitch, maybe it would be just under full marks, but he has shown himself to have moral integrity as well. Advertisement His ability to stay present and grounded, and to impart that on his players, is just as impressive. Preparing for the Europa League, and with that comes the question of whether or not Palace will sell any of their best players. Guehi only has a year remaining on his contract and, to date, has shown no intention of extending it. Eze and Mateta will be in demand and both have two years to run on their deals. Adam Wharton's contract status is not an issue and his injury-hit season may also mean his suitors come calling in summer 2026 rather than this one. Palace will need to decide whether this is the right time to take the next step in their recruitment model and sell those players to whom they have become so understandably attached. In turn, they will be tested by the need to improve the strength in depth of the squad, given the extra games from playing in Europe. How incredible it was that Palace won the Europa League.
