I can, but not very well. What is it that you need?Just a quick side note, does anybody make fantasy kits in photoshop for the game or know someone who does? I remember awhile back there was a lot of people on the forums who made them but now it appears there's a lot less. If anybody could help me out, it'd be appreciated
Scott Parker: From Player to Manager
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Enjoying this!! Harsh sacking tho!!! Btw how are Swindon doing now and who is in charge now?
Cheers dude. I'm not on at the game atm so I can't tell you exactly where they are but I know they were struggling! I'll include it in an update soon
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[TD]Player[/TD]
[TD]Club[/TD]
[TD]Fee (Pounds)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Oliver Norwood[/TD]
[TD]Huddersfield Town[/TD]
[TD]800,000[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Marquinhos[/TD]
[TD]PSG[/TD]
[TD]4.5 million[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Andi Weimann[/TD]
[TD]Aston Villa[/TD]
[TD]3.5 million[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Jesse Lingard[/TD]
[TD]Manchester United[/TD]
[TD]100,000[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Matthew Ryan[/TD]
[TD]Club Brugge[/TD]
[TD]3 million[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Marc Crosas[/TD]
[TD]Unattached[/TD]
[TD]Free[/TD]
[/TR]
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Out
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[TR]
[TD]Player[/TD]
[TD]Club[/TD]
[TD]Fee (Pounds)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Jimmy Kebe[/TD]
[TD]AC Ajaccio[/TD]
[TD]1.5 million[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Reise Allassani[/TD]
[TD]Charlton[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Tom King[/TD]
[TD]Peterborough United[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Damien Delaney[/TD]
[TD]Doncaster[/TD]
[TD]70,000[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Jerome Thomas[/TD]
[TD]Millwall[/TD]
[TD]86,000[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Danny Gabbidon[/TD]
[TD]Millwall[/TD]
[TD]17,500[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Dean Moxey[/TD]
[TD]Bolton[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Glenn Murray[/TD]
[TD]Burnley[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Scott Parker secured his first signings of his Crystal Palace career as Oliver Norwood and Marquinhos joined the Eagles on the first of January having already agreed deals in advance. Norwood, having impressed at Huddersfield after leaving Manchester United, joined for 800,000 pounds and adds some versatility to the Palace midfield whilst wonderkid Marquinhos was unhappy at his playing time at French champions PSG - meaning he forced through a transfer to Selhurst Park. Weimann left Championship side Aston Villa to join Parker in an attempt to aid the scoring efforts of Dwight Gayle and Marouane Chamakh before youngster Jesse Lingard, goalkeeper Matthew Ryan and free agent Marc Crosas all joined on the final day of the transfer window.
Many of the players shipped out by Parker weren't playing in the first team and left to free up some much needed wage budget. Winger Jimmy Kebe - who didn't play once under Parker - joined French side AC Ajaccio for 1.5 million pounds before youngsters Allassani and King joined Charlton and Peterborough respectively on loan. Damien Delaney left Selhurst Park for the Keepmoat Stadium, whilst Jerome Thomas and Danny Gabbidon will be team-mates at Millwall. Dean Moxey and Glenn Murray - two of the more experienced players in the Palace team - were loaned out to Bolton and Burnley respectively to get some first-team action. Finally, winger Jermaine Pennant - who was at Selhurst Park on a loan deal from Stoke City - was sent back to his parent club as Parker played the former Liverpool star just once.
January 2015
Parker Spends Big
Parker Spends Big
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[TD]Player[/TD]
[TD]Club[/TD]
[TD]Fee (Pounds)[/TD]
[/TR]
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[TD]Oliver Norwood[/TD]
[TD]Huddersfield Town[/TD]
[TD]800,000[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Marquinhos[/TD]
[TD]PSG[/TD]
[TD]4.5 million[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Andi Weimann[/TD]
[TD]Aston Villa[/TD]
[TD]3.5 million[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Jesse Lingard[/TD]
[TD]Manchester United[/TD]
[TD]100,000[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Matthew Ryan[/TD]
[TD]Club Brugge[/TD]
[TD]3 million[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Marc Crosas[/TD]
[TD]Unattached[/TD]
[TD]Free[/TD]
[/TR]
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[TD]Player[/TD]
[TD]Club[/TD]
[TD]Fee (Pounds)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Jimmy Kebe[/TD]
[TD]AC Ajaccio[/TD]
[TD]1.5 million[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Reise Allassani[/TD]
[TD]Charlton[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Tom King[/TD]
[TD]Peterborough United[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Damien Delaney[/TD]
[TD]Doncaster[/TD]
[TD]70,000[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Jerome Thomas[/TD]
[TD]Millwall[/TD]
[TD]86,000[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Danny Gabbidon[/TD]
[TD]Millwall[/TD]
[TD]17,500[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Dean Moxey[/TD]
[TD]Bolton[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Glenn Murray[/TD]
[TD]Burnley[/TD]
[TD]Loan[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
Scott Parker secured his first signings of his Crystal Palace career as Oliver Norwood and Marquinhos joined the Eagles on the first of January having already agreed deals in advance. Norwood, having impressed at Huddersfield after leaving Manchester United, joined for 800,000 pounds and adds some versatility to the Palace midfield whilst wonderkid Marquinhos was unhappy at his playing time at French champions PSG - meaning he forced through a transfer to Selhurst Park. Weimann left Championship side Aston Villa to join Parker in an attempt to aid the scoring efforts of Dwight Gayle and Marouane Chamakh before youngster Jesse Lingard, goalkeeper Matthew Ryan and free agent Marc Crosas all joined on the final day of the transfer window.
Many of the players shipped out by Parker weren't playing in the first team and left to free up some much needed wage budget. Winger Jimmy Kebe - who didn't play once under Parker - joined French side AC Ajaccio for 1.5 million pounds before youngsters Allassani and King joined Charlton and Peterborough respectively on loan. Damien Delaney left Selhurst Park for the Keepmoat Stadium, whilst Jerome Thomas and Danny Gabbidon will be team-mates at Millwall. Dean Moxey and Glenn Murray - two of the more experienced players in the Palace team - were loaned out to Bolton and Burnley respectively to get some first-team action. Finally, winger Jermaine Pennant - who was at Selhurst Park on a loan deal from Stoke City - was sent back to his parent club as Parker played the former Liverpool star just once.
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Budweiser FA Cup 3rd Round | Sixfields Stadium
Saturday 3rd January 2015
Northampton Town 1-3 Swindon Town
(Reise Allassani, Owen Garvan, Own Goal)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Saturday 10th January 2015
Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea
(Gary Mackay-Steven)
Barclays Premier League | Stadium of Light
Saturday 17th January 2015
Sunderland 0-0 Crystal Palace
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Wednesday 21st January 2015
Crystal Palace 2-0 Newcastle United
(Dwight Gayle, Jonathan Parr)
Budweiser FA Cup 4th Round | Selhurst Park
Saturday 24th January 2015
Crystal Palace 3-2 Portsmouth
(Andi Weimann, Dwight Gayle, Jesse Lingard)
Barclays Premier League | Old Trafford
Wednesday 28th January 2015
Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace
(Own Goal)
Barclays Premier League | Goodison Park
Saturday 31st January 2015
Everton 1-4 Crystal Palace
(Marquinhos, Dwight Gayle, Andi Weimann, Jonathan Parr)
Review
Scott Parker's spell at Selhrust Park keeps getting better as his side moved into the top half for the first time this season. Wins against Newcastle United and at Everton as well as progression in the Budwesier FA Cup thanks to wins over Northampton Town and Portsmouth meant January was a fairly positive month for the Eagles as they continue to soar. Losses against 1st and 2nd placed Manchester United and Chelsea were the only negatives in a month which also saw Parker sign up several key players for his team. After beating Portsmouth, Crystal Palace have been drawn against Hull City at Selhurst Park on the 14th of February. To get to this stage, Hull have overcome Reading as well as Sunderland.
Barclays Premier League Table
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January 2015
FA Cup Progression
FA Cup Progression
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Budweiser FA Cup 3rd Round | Sixfields Stadium
Saturday 3rd January 2015
Northampton Town 1-3 Swindon Town
(Reise Allassani, Owen Garvan, Own Goal)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Saturday 10th January 2015
Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea
(Gary Mackay-Steven)
Barclays Premier League | Stadium of Light
Saturday 17th January 2015
Sunderland 0-0 Crystal Palace
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Wednesday 21st January 2015
Crystal Palace 2-0 Newcastle United
(Dwight Gayle, Jonathan Parr)
Budweiser FA Cup 4th Round | Selhurst Park
Saturday 24th January 2015
Crystal Palace 3-2 Portsmouth
(Andi Weimann, Dwight Gayle, Jesse Lingard)
Barclays Premier League | Old Trafford
Wednesday 28th January 2015
Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace
(Own Goal)
Barclays Premier League | Goodison Park
Saturday 31st January 2015
Everton 1-4 Crystal Palace
(Marquinhos, Dwight Gayle, Andi Weimann, Jonathan Parr)
Review
Scott Parker's spell at Selhrust Park keeps getting better as his side moved into the top half for the first time this season. Wins against Newcastle United and at Everton as well as progression in the Budwesier FA Cup thanks to wins over Northampton Town and Portsmouth meant January was a fairly positive month for the Eagles as they continue to soar. Losses against 1st and 2nd placed Manchester United and Chelsea were the only negatives in a month which also saw Parker sign up several key players for his team. After beating Portsmouth, Crystal Palace have been drawn against Hull City at Selhurst Park on the 14th of February. To get to this stage, Hull have overcome Reading as well as Sunderland.
Barclays Premier League Table
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Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Crystal Palace 3-0 Manchester City
(Andi Weimann x2, Dwight Gayle)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Saturday 7th February 2015
Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool
(Andi Weimann)
Barclays Premier League | Emirates Stadium
Tuesday 10th February 2015
Arsenal 4-0 Crystal Palace
Budweiser FA Cup 5th Round | Selhurst Park
Sunday 15th February 2015
Crystal Palace 4-0 Hull City
(Oliver Norwood, Jesse Lingard, Yannick Bolasie, Marouane Chamakh)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Saturday 21st February 2015
Crystal Palace 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur
(Andi Weimann, Marquinhos)
Barclays Premier League | KC Stadium
Saturday 28th February 2015
Hull City 1-3 Crystal Palace
(Marouane Chamakh, Dwight Gayle, Alex Pearce)
Review
Scott Parker's Crystal Palace side faced 4 of the top 7 teams this month as Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur all visited Selhurst Park whilst the Eagles made trips to Arsenal and Hull City. Wins against Manchester City and Hull as well as a draw against Liverpool lightened the blow as the Eagles suffered disappointing defeats gainst Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. In the only FA Cup game of the month, Hull City were easily beaten at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace progressed into the 6th Round where they will face Everton at Goodison Park on the 7th of March.
Barclays Premier League Table
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February 2015
Hardest month yet for Parker
Hardest month yet for Parker
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Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Crystal Palace 3-0 Manchester City
(Andi Weimann x2, Dwight Gayle)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Saturday 7th February 2015
Crystal Palace 1-1 Liverpool
(Andi Weimann)
Barclays Premier League | Emirates Stadium
Tuesday 10th February 2015
Arsenal 4-0 Crystal Palace
Budweiser FA Cup 5th Round | Selhurst Park
Sunday 15th February 2015
Crystal Palace 4-0 Hull City
(Oliver Norwood, Jesse Lingard, Yannick Bolasie, Marouane Chamakh)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Saturday 21st February 2015
Crystal Palace 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur
(Andi Weimann, Marquinhos)
Barclays Premier League | KC Stadium
Saturday 28th February 2015
Hull City 1-3 Crystal Palace
(Marouane Chamakh, Dwight Gayle, Alex Pearce)
Review
Scott Parker's Crystal Palace side faced 4 of the top 7 teams this month as Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur all visited Selhurst Park whilst the Eagles made trips to Arsenal and Hull City. Wins against Manchester City and Hull as well as a draw against Liverpool lightened the blow as the Eagles suffered disappointing defeats gainst Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. In the only FA Cup game of the month, Hull City were easily beaten at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace progressed into the 6th Round where they will face Everton at Goodison Park on the 7th of March.
Barclays Premier League Table
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Yeah sure, go ahead.
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Man, you're getting the results mate! Awesome story and doing a good job at Palace. Great work!
Dean Ashton is worth considering too.
Great results so far, especially in the cup! And some great January transfers (especially Marquinhos) too - keep up the good work!
Having a great time at Palace so far mate! Really enjoying it.
I was buzzed to see Marquinhos on the transfer market for so little, great deal!
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Budweiser FA Cup 6th Round | Goodison Park
Saturday 7th March 2015
Everton 1-2 Crystal Palace
(Andi Weimann, Mile Jedinak)
Barclays Premier Leeague | Selhurst Park
Saturday 14th March 2015
Crystal Palace 2-2 Swansea City
(Dwight Gayle, Own Goal)
Barclays Premier League | Cardiff City Stadium
Saturday 21st March 2015
Cardiff City 0-1 Crystal Palace
(Andi Weimann
Review
Crystal Palace remained unbeaten in March as they played just three games. The Eagles secured a visit to Wembley for the Budweiser FA Cup Semi-Final against Manchester City on the 11th of April after overcoming Everton in the 6th Round thanks to a late goal from midfielder Mile Jedinak. A draw at Selhurst Park against Swansea City was followed by an away win at Cardiff City as Scott Parker's side remain in the top half of the Barclays Premier League. Young striker Dwight Gayle moved level on top of the league goalscoring charts with Tomer Hemed of Cardiff City as he scored his 17th league goal of the season against Swansea.
Barclays Premier League Table
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March 2015
Palace Unbeaten
Palace Unbeaten
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Budweiser FA Cup 6th Round | Goodison Park
Saturday 7th March 2015
Everton 1-2 Crystal Palace
(Andi Weimann, Mile Jedinak)
Barclays Premier Leeague | Selhurst Park
Saturday 14th March 2015
Crystal Palace 2-2 Swansea City
(Dwight Gayle, Own Goal)
Barclays Premier League | Cardiff City Stadium
Saturday 21st March 2015
Cardiff City 0-1 Crystal Palace
(Andi Weimann
Review
Crystal Palace remained unbeaten in March as they played just three games. The Eagles secured a visit to Wembley for the Budweiser FA Cup Semi-Final against Manchester City on the 11th of April after overcoming Everton in the 6th Round thanks to a late goal from midfielder Mile Jedinak. A draw at Selhurst Park against Swansea City was followed by an away win at Cardiff City as Scott Parker's side remain in the top half of the Barclays Premier League. Young striker Dwight Gayle moved level on top of the league goalscoring charts with Tomer Hemed of Cardiff City as he scored his 17th league goal of the season against Swansea.
Barclays Premier League Table
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Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Sunday 5th April 2015
Crystal Palace 2-1 Stoke City
(Jesse Lingard, Dwight Gayle)
Budweiser FA Cup Semi-Final | Wembley
Saturday 11th April 2015
Manchester City 2-3 Crystal Palace
(Marouane Chamakh, Jack Hunt, Gary Mackay-Steven)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Wednesday 15th April 2015
Crystal Palace 1-2 West Ham United
(Dwight Gayle)
Barclays Premier League | Carrow Road
Saturday 18th April 2015
Norwich City 0-4 Crystal Palace
(Kagisho Dikgacoi, Dwight Gayle, Andi Weimann x2)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Crystal Palace 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
(Yannick Bolasie)
Barclays Premier League | The Hawthorns
Saturday 25th April 2015
West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Crystal Palace
(Owen Garvan)
Review
Crystal Palace experienced a weird coincidence this month as they played West Bromwich Albion in successive Barclays Premier League games with the first being at Selhurst Park. These games concluded a month, aside from a loss at home against West Ham United, that was very positive for the Eagles as they picked up wins against Norwich City and Stoke City in the Barclays Premier League whilst also progressing to the Final of the Budweiser FA Cup after a fantastic Semi-Final win over Manchester City. Dwight Gayle scored 3 league goals this month to take his league total to 20 - meaning he is now the Barclays Premier League top scorer. The Final of the Budweiser FA Cup will be played on the 9th of May as Crystal Palace play against Chelsea who have already secured the Barclays Premier League title.
Barclays Premier League Table
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April 2015
Tiredness Sets In
Tiredness Sets In
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Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Sunday 5th April 2015
Crystal Palace 2-1 Stoke City
(Jesse Lingard, Dwight Gayle)
Budweiser FA Cup Semi-Final | Wembley
Saturday 11th April 2015
Manchester City 2-3 Crystal Palace
(Marouane Chamakh, Jack Hunt, Gary Mackay-Steven)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Wednesday 15th April 2015
Crystal Palace 1-2 West Ham United
(Dwight Gayle)
Barclays Premier League | Carrow Road
Saturday 18th April 2015
Norwich City 0-4 Crystal Palace
(Kagisho Dikgacoi, Dwight Gayle, Andi Weimann x2)
Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Wednesday 22nd April 2015
Crystal Palace 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
(Yannick Bolasie)
Barclays Premier League | The Hawthorns
Saturday 25th April 2015
West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Crystal Palace
(Owen Garvan)
Review
Crystal Palace experienced a weird coincidence this month as they played West Bromwich Albion in successive Barclays Premier League games with the first being at Selhurst Park. These games concluded a month, aside from a loss at home against West Ham United, that was very positive for the Eagles as they picked up wins against Norwich City and Stoke City in the Barclays Premier League whilst also progressing to the Final of the Budweiser FA Cup after a fantastic Semi-Final win over Manchester City. Dwight Gayle scored 3 league goals this month to take his league total to 20 - meaning he is now the Barclays Premier League top scorer. The Final of the Budweiser FA Cup will be played on the 9th of May as Crystal Palace play against Chelsea who have already secured the Barclays Premier League title.
Barclays Premier League Table
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I've already mentioned what I'm using: switching between a 4-2-2-2 with wingers and a 3-1-4-2.
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Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Saturday 2nd May 2015
Crystal Palace 3-3 Watford
(Dwight Gayle, Marouane Chamakh, Jesse Lingard)
Barclays Premier League | Loftus Road
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Queens Park Rangers 1-3 Crystal Palace
(Marouane Chamakh x2, Dwight Gayle)
Barclays Premier League | DW Stadium
Sunday 17th May 2015
Wigan Athletic 1-1 Crystal Palace
(Dwight Gayle)
To be continued... (Including the final Barclays Premier League Table and the Budweiser FA Cup Final)
May 2015 (Part One)
Chamakh on Fire
Chamakh on Fire
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Barclays Premier League | Selhurst Park
Saturday 2nd May 2015
Crystal Palace 3-3 Watford
(Dwight Gayle, Marouane Chamakh, Jesse Lingard)
Barclays Premier League | Loftus Road
Wednesday 6th May 2015
Queens Park Rangers 1-3 Crystal Palace
(Marouane Chamakh x2, Dwight Gayle)
Barclays Premier League | DW Stadium
Sunday 17th May 2015
Wigan Athletic 1-1 Crystal Palace
(Dwight Gayle)
To be continued... (Including the final Barclays Premier League Table and the Budweiser FA Cup Final)
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yeah defo do a separate update mate.
really enjoyed reading through the whole story! harsh as **** getting sacked though
really enjoyed reading through the whole story! harsh as **** getting sacked though
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Barclays Premier League Champions Chelsea face Crystal Palace in the Budweiser FA Cup Final today as they look to secure their 3rd competition of the 2014-2015 season. The Blues, having won the Premier League and UEFA Super Cup, face a Crystal Palace side high on confidence as manager Scott Parker has instilled a belief amongst the Eagles' players and fans.
Chelsea go into the Final having already won the competition 7 times whilst their opponents have never won the competition - this being only the second time they've reached the final. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho gave this statement on the game: "It's got the potential to be one of the best cup finals ever. On one side we have ourselves, creating magical, magical football and on a winning run. We've won two trophies already and have the UEFA Champions League Final to look forward to after this so it's obvious we're a trophy winning side. In the other corner, we have Crystal Palace - they've probably outdone everybody's expectations this year but I didn't doubt Scott Parker once. As soon as he was appointed, I picked up the phone and said "well done" because I knew he is a very, very good manager. It's definitely going to be interesting and one to look forward to."
Scott Parker, manager of Crystal Palace, released a statement before the game reading: "It's a massive game for our club. Having only reached the final once before in 1990 and losing to Manchester United, it means so much to the players, myself, the board, and most importantly, the fans. The press are saying the pressure isn't on our side as we aren't expected to win, but I'm putting pressure on myself because I know what this game means to our fans. It would be fantastic news to be able to win a cup final - especially against a team of Chelsea's calibre. As an assurance to the fans, I'd like to say we're going out to win this. We aren't looking to play on the counter or soak up pressure - we know what Chelsea are all about but we'll do our own fair share of attacking and hopefully it'll pay off."
Sky Bet odds on the result of the Budweiser FA Cup Final
Crystal Palace 3-1
Chelsea 4-5 (Favourite)
May 2015
FA Cup Final Preview
FA Cup Final Preview
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Barclays Premier League Champions Chelsea face Crystal Palace in the Budweiser FA Cup Final today as they look to secure their 3rd competition of the 2014-2015 season. The Blues, having won the Premier League and UEFA Super Cup, face a Crystal Palace side high on confidence as manager Scott Parker has instilled a belief amongst the Eagles' players and fans.
Chelsea go into the Final having already won the competition 7 times whilst their opponents have never won the competition - this being only the second time they've reached the final. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho gave this statement on the game: "It's got the potential to be one of the best cup finals ever. On one side we have ourselves, creating magical, magical football and on a winning run. We've won two trophies already and have the UEFA Champions League Final to look forward to after this so it's obvious we're a trophy winning side. In the other corner, we have Crystal Palace - they've probably outdone everybody's expectations this year but I didn't doubt Scott Parker once. As soon as he was appointed, I picked up the phone and said "well done" because I knew he is a very, very good manager. It's definitely going to be interesting and one to look forward to."
Scott Parker, manager of Crystal Palace, released a statement before the game reading: "It's a massive game for our club. Having only reached the final once before in 1990 and losing to Manchester United, it means so much to the players, myself, the board, and most importantly, the fans. The press are saying the pressure isn't on our side as we aren't expected to win, but I'm putting pressure on myself because I know what this game means to our fans. It would be fantastic news to be able to win a cup final - especially against a team of Chelsea's calibre. As an assurance to the fans, I'd like to say we're going out to win this. We aren't looking to play on the counter or soak up pressure - we know what Chelsea are all about but we'll do our own fair share of attacking and hopefully it'll pay off."
Sky Bet odds on the result of the Budweiser FA Cup Final
Crystal Palace 3-1
Chelsea 4-5 (Favourite)