A new year has arrived - 2014 !

A late winner provided Manchester City with a win against us, but we collected 4 points from the next matches, 5-1 at Anfield and 1-1 at Selhurst Park against Arsenal.

The team is playing brilliantly at the moment, more that 10 players have 7.00+ average rating.

2014 finds Palace in 1st position in the Premier League

Schieber and Johnsor, or the reason why Palace is 1st the league at the moment

Back on track after Boxing Day

The Gunners started as favorites against us for the match at Selhurst Park

In the end we managed to achieve more than what we expected

Liverpool more that favorites against Palace in the upcoming league match

Nobody expected the Eagles to win against Liverpool at Anfield.

Eagles defeated

Any hopes for Palace ?

Very big differances between the values of the two line-ups

As you can see the end result isn't as injust as the Eagles fans would consider.

Here we have the only shots made by Palace against City. The highlight was the shot that hit the post by Schieber

Premier League boiling point

Here we have closer look at the next Palace games. Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool to be played six days apart

Man City is 3rd, Arsenal is 2nd and Livepool just 6th

Can Adam Johnson and Julian Schieber maintain Palace in first position after the next matches ?

Liverpool eyes Adam Johnson but he's not going anywhere

Problems and concerns for all Eagles fans across the country. Liverpool are looking forward to adding Adam Johnson to their squad.

Johnson decides that he will stay only on a higher wage.

A logical decision has been made by the Palace management, a new contract was offered and accepted by Adam Johnson.

1st ?

It looks like my team's good form is going on ! A dream is coming true by the minute !

Most of the players have a 7.00+ average rating until this part of the season.

Top of the league after 1/3 of the season ! How long can Palace maintain this run ?

Palace Player Profile : Jack Rodwell (The no. "10" for the Eagles)

-the best of the best at Palace-

We are proud to present the new number 10 for the Eagles : Jack Rodwell. He has a great passing game (16), a superb strength (17) and stamina (17). Born and rased in the Goodison Park way, Jack Christian Rodwell played only for Everton until Palace splashed a record 10.000.000 euros to bring him to Selhurst Park. Jack's nickname : "The lads call me Rodders after the Only Fools and Horses character. No too flattering!". Strenghts : " I have good technique (14), I'm a good tackler (13) and I've got a decent pace too (15)". Weaknesses : "I'm learning all the time and playing week-in, week-out in the Premier League can only do me good. It's been great to given the opportunity to establish myself this season and hopefully I can cement my place in the team". Toughest opponent : "I'd have to say Lassana Diarra for Portsmouth. I was playing against him when Pompey beat Everton 3-0 at Goodison and he was a real livewire, a top player". Biggest practical joker that you know : "There were some real characters in the dressing room at Everton, but I'd say that Phil Jagielka was the main joker at Goodison - he's always up to something. Phil Neville is a very funny guy too, so there's always a lot of banter flying around". If I wasn't a footballer... : "I haven't got a clue! Actually, I don't mind being in the kitchen so maybe I could've been a chef, although that seems to be quote a crowded market at the moment so I might struggle to challenge Ramsay and Oliver!". Most embarrassing moment : "Probably when I had to get up and sing in front of the Everton team in an American restaurant with the public watching - it was more nerve-wracking that running out at Goodison Park for my first-team debut! Luckily, I managed to nail it and got a massive round of applause so it was all smiles. It was definitely not something I would like to repeat in a hurry, though".

This is Jack Rodwell, the 10.000.000 euros central midfielder at Selhurst Park !

Rodwell stats since he arrived at Crystal Palace (until 23th of November 2013)

What to play Jack Rodwell

On top of the league / Out of the League Cup

Against Tottenham we had a very unlucky outcome. Striking the bar a couple of times was unlucky, but clearing the ball of the line by the Spurs defenders was even unluckier. We got back on the track with a double win against BATE in the Europa League, but we also suffered a League Cup defeat at Molineux against Wolves on pens. Anyway we are performing again above all expectations.

What would Crystal Palace's place in the league had been if we lacked the performances of  Adam Johnson, Julian Schieber or Nicolas Isimat-Mirin ?

League table until the 12 of November 2013

We won't be keeping the League Cup Trophy this year.

Europa League Cup is already achieved.

Eagles to play in the spring period of the Europa League.

Chris McCann's future at the club is in doubt. He already expressed his concern following his lack of first team activity. Is this the last season for the Irish player at Selhurst Park

Big suprises in season debut

Fantastic results at Selhurst Park in the last games

As you can see the Eagles are in top for this season. Can it get any better ?

A shutout (a clean sheet also known) refers to a football game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring.

 

 

Here is the final squad of Crystal Palace for the season 2013/14