So it may prevail that despite another cup final against
Manchester United it appears Crystal Palace might face relegation, an eight-point
lead above Sunderland with two games left despite Sunderland having a game in
hand.
Today Palace trailed on fifty minutes from a goal by Andros
Townsend, Scott Dann, freeing himself from defensive attention to win a second
half penalty which was uncharacteristically missed by Yohan Cabaye. The
equation remains that Palace require three points from six available against
Stoke City and Southampton to ensure Crystal Palace survive. The Eagles can now
look forward to the FA Cup final 26 years to the day since Palace lost to
Manchester United back in 1990.
Hopefully Palace can maintain their premier
league status. Honestly even if they cannot it would be nice to think a
historic second FA Cup final would be superb because it would complete a 28yr
cycle and a personal journey that included a Watford supporting Catholic
babysitter, a Brentford supporting German friend, and a mate who supports Bournemouth
where I had a fabulous year at university. Having followed Palace on preseason
tours to Sweden and America had many adventures I believe it is time to pass
the baton to the next generation.
I don’t know the future but I hope it is a prosperous one
for the Palace.
No comments:
Post a Comment