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Bobby Manzi
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Football Reporter | Primarily Crystal Palace & England | ✉️ [email protected]
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Spoke to Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze after his match-winning performance vs Brighton.

He told me about his ‘weird season’ and how he is finding his best form ahead of the run-in. #CPFC

Interview 👇
Eberechi Eze reveals he's finding his 'weird' after a mixed season at Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze feels he is finding his best form ahead of the run-in after a mixed Premier League campaign.
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🚨 Exclusive: Oliver Glasner is set to award Crystal Palace duo Joél Drakes-Thomas and George King their professional debuts from the start against KuPS this evening.

Drakes-Thomas will become the third youngest player to feature for #CPFC.
Crystal Palace academy pair set for professional debuts against KuPS
Crystal Palace academy pair Joél Drakes-Thomas and George King are set to make their professional debuts against KuPS.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
⬆️ Long read on the five Crystal Palace academy prospects that Oliver Glasner could give the nod against KuPS. #CPFC

Featuring:
🌟 Joél Drakes-Thomas
🛡️ George King
🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Dean Benamar

W/ Bruno Collingridge
Five Crystal Palace academy prospects Oliver Glasner could give the nod against KuPS
Oliver Glasner is set to hand first team debuts to numerous Crystal Palace academy prospects against Finnish champions KuPS on Thursday.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🚨 Crystal Palace have begun succession planning in case they fail to agree a new deal with Oliver Glasner.

The club have not given up on Glasner signing a new deal, with plans in place as a precaution.

Iñigo Pérez, Pepe Bordalás and Liam Rosenior all discussed. #CPFC

W/ Ben Jacobs
Exclusive: Crystal Palace Considering Three Managers in Case Oliver Glasner Leaves Selhurst Park
The Austrian manager is still yet to commit his future to the Premier League high-flyers
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December 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Romain Esse and Christantus Uche have given Oliver Glasner food for thought, writes Adam Sells. #CPFC
Romain Esse and Christantus Uche have given Oliver Glasner food for thought
It was pretty much the perfect night for Oliver Glasner in Dublin.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Some thoughts from Shelbourne as Crystal Palace remain in the hunt for the Conference League top eight. Rare ruthlessness from #CPFC. Uche lively.
Shelbourne 0-3 Crystal Palace: 'Ruthless' Star Shines as Oliver Glasner Gets His Wish
Crystal Palace all-but booked their spot in the Europa Conference League knockout rounds, as Bobby Manzi shares his thoughts on the win.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Bumper Crystal Palace injury update with just 15 senior players available to face Shelbourne tomorrow.

The latest on:
🇨🇴 Daniel Munoz's surgery
🇫🇷 Mateta's knee injury
🤹🏼‍♂️ Options at right wing-back with Clyne unable to play every game

And more! #CPFC
Crystal Palace Boss Oliver Glasner Confirms Just 15 Senior Players Available to Face Shelbourne
Crystal Palace have taken a brutal hit to their squad ahead of their Conference League match against Irish side Shelbourne.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🗣️ “It's funny how human beings are. We met on Saturday and it felt like we had a long holiday, as we hadn't seen each other in a couple of days.”

Oliver Glasner explains how two days off before Fulham psychologically rejuvenated Crystal Palace. #CPFC
Adam Sells on Uche, Guehi and energy after Crystal Palace's late win at Fulham
After the frustration of many weeks of the season, when Palace hadn’t earned the results their chances and performance warranted, victory at…
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Adam Sells on Uche, Guehi and Crystal Palace’s energy after late win at Fulham. #CPFC
Adam Sells on Uche, Guehi and energy after Crystal Palace's late win at Fulham
After the frustration of many weeks of the season, when Palace hadn’t earned the results their chances and performance warranted, victory at…
www.newsshopper.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner tips Tyrick Mitchell for England World Cup squad after win at Fulham. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner tips Tyrick Mitchell for England World Cup squad after win at Fulham
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has tipped Tyrick Mitchell for Thomas Tuchel’s England squad ahead of next summer’s World Cup in North…
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December 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Oliver Glasner will give his Crystal Palace squad Thursday and Friday off before Sunday’s trip to Fulham, allowing them time to recover and spend time with their families. There might even be time to squeeze in some Christmas shopping. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner admits Crystal Palace might need to keep grinding out results
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner admitted that some performances may look disjointed over the next few weeks thanks to their congested fixture…
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December 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Thumbs up from Oliver Glasner. The Crystal Palace boss was pleased with his side's survival instincts at Burnley after squandering half time leads in their previous two matches. #CPFC
'We had to survive' - Oliver Glasner gives verdict on Crystal Palace's win at Burnley
Oliver Glasner feels his Crystal Palace side showed their survival instincts to secure three points against Premier League strugglers Burnley.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
CAS examined Steve Parish’s contract as part of decision to uphold UEFA’s ruling demoting Crystal Palace from Europa League. Parish cannot authorise decisions worth over £100k at #CPFC, from transfers to senior staff appointments, without board approval.
CAS cites Steve Parish's Crystal Palace contract in Europa League demotion findings
The Court of Arbitration for Sport examined Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish’s employment contract as part of its decision to uphold UEFA’s…
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December 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Oliver Glasner would have realised by now that the Crystal Palace hierarchy sells a project of dreams, only for those supposed ambitions to remain a fantasy.

The best manager in the club’s history deserves better. Column on Glasner and the future. #CPFC
'If Oliver Glasner leaves Crystal Palace in the summer, it's on the board'
Oliver Glasner would have realised by now that the Crystal Palace hierarchy sells a project of dreams, only for those supposed ambitions to remain a…
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December 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Ismaila Sarr could be out until AFCON, says Oliver Glasner. #CPFC
Crystal Palace attacker Ismaila Sarr could be out until AFCON
Ismaila Sarr might not feature for Crystal Palace until after the Africa Cup of Nations after going off injured in the first half of their 2-1…
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November 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Oliver Glasner demands more from Crystal Palace board after Manchester United defeat. Admits the club's 'saving' approach to transfer spending has left him and his players in the lurch. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner demands more from Crystal Palace board after Manchester United defeat
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner took aim at the club’s hierarchy after their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Oliver Glasner believes Dean Henderson is worthy of the England number one spot. Piece on Henderson as he gears up to face Man Utd for the fifth time since joining Crystal Palace. The shot-stopper is yet to concede against his former side. #CPFC
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner: 'Dean Henderson deserves to play for England'
Oliver Glasner reckons Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson is worthy of the England number one shirt.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
‘Crystal Palace’s attackers threaten to undermine their season’, writes @SellsAdam. #CPFC
‘Crystal Palace’s attackers threaten to undermine their season,’ writes Adam Sells
Crystal Palace somehow managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory on a freezing night in Strasbourg.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Oliver Glasner: ‘We miss big chances too often’. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner Makes Clear Crystal Palace January Transfer Plea After Strasbourg Loss
The Crystal Palace boss has been speaking out ahead of the January window
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November 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
From Strasbourg - Liam Rosenior: My Strasbourg side are much more than a Chelsea B team. #CFC
Liam Rosenior: My Strasbourg side are much more than a Chelsea B team
French side have a number of players connected with London club on their books but head coach insists they have their own identity
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November 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Vamos Yeremy! 'His wonder strike at Wolves will surely help him kick on', Adam Sells reflects. #CPFC
Anything is possible at Crystal Palace - but a lack of options may prove costly
Yeremy Pino finally announced his Premier League arrival with a stunning strike against Wolves. Now the challenge is consistency, writes Adam Sells.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Exclusive: Jean-Philippe Mateta is open to leaving Crystal Palace. Contract talks have stalled due to a substantial disagreement over wages. #CPFC want to find a solution. The 28yo has ambitions to represent a Serie A club before the end of his career.
Jean-Philippe Mateta Open to Serie A Move After Crystal Palace Contract Update at Selhurst Park
Contract talks between Crystal Palace and Mateta have hit an impasse
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November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi on Final Score: “We want to keep pushing, maybe win a trophy or just try to finish as high as possible – especially higher than last season.” #CPFC
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner contemplated subbing Marc Guehi against Wolves with his captain forced to play 86 minutes on a yellow card. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner admits hooking Marc Guehi crossed his mind after yellow card at Wolves
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner contemplated subbing Marc Guehi against Wolves with his captain forced to play 86 minutes on a yellow card.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
'He's getting better and better' - Oliver Glasner commends Yeremy Pino after his first Premier League goal. #CPFC
'He's getting better' - Glasner commends Yeremy Pino after first Premier League goal
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner commended Yeremy Pino after he bagged his first Premier League goal in their 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner unconcerned after Chris Richards was forced off against Wolves. #CPFC
Oliver Glasner issues Chris Richards injury update after he was subbed in Wolves win
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was unconcerned after Chris Richards was forced off in the 83rd minute of their 2-0 win against rock-bottom…
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November 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM