Goal too far for valiant Eagles
January 20 2019
Liverpool matches are traditionally becoming a little special these days. Jamesey watched in London while Dan Crafter joined the travelling army in Anfield for a closely fought 4-3 defeat.
Jamesey's Veteran View
Outwitted by buzzy Hornets
January 13 2019
The Selhurst faithful still await an end to a home goal drought, But a Watford own goal was the only reward in a 2-1 home defeat. Jamesey reports.
Winning double at Wolves’ lair
January 3 2019
A second fixture of three in six days is tiring enough for commentators never mind players. Jamesey and Wilf King ruggedly report on a very creditable...
Blues nick it with ease
December 31 2018
With fixtures coming thick and fast, Chelsea visited Selhurst for an early Sunday kick-off (Dec 30). Jamesey was less than impressed by a 0-1 defeat.
Missed chances galore cost points
December 28 2018
After an epic win at the Etihad, Palace came back down to earth with a home 0-0 game that they really should have won with ease. Jamesey was once more...
Eagles shock not-so-slick City
December 24 2018
Happy Christmas indeed after a 2-3 away win at the Etihad. Dan Crafter was at the game while Jamesey watched from home.
Three points – ugly but lovely
December 16 2018
A tough but welcome 1-0 win against Leicester City warmed the Selhurst crowd. Sneeze-struck Jamesey stayed at home while Wilf King braved the elements...
Clarets sent home with sour taste
December 2 2018
Plenty of drama at Selhurst for the Burnley game - an important occasion for the Eagles to come good. And, as Jamesey and Wilf King relate, they certa...
That sinking feeling - again
November 11 2018
Jamesey was unable to make the game and watched on screen while Wilf King observed the 1-0 home defeat against Tottenham from his perch in Block E.
Gunners held in thrilling duel
October 30 2018
Winter starts to bite but an important 2-2 result sent a warm message. Jamesey shivered with cold and relief…
Are we worried? Er… a bit
October 7 2018
Sometimes Jamesey wonders whether he’s simply getting too old for the rigours of winter football support.
Baggies bounced out…
September 27 2018
Crystal Palace reach the last 16 of the League Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory away to West Bromwich Albion. Jamesey and Wilf King offer their views...
Magpies steal a snore draw
September 23 2018
A cold and damp Jamesey sniffled his way to Selhurst but a 0-0 draw versus Newcastle United (Sept 22) was a tedious affair. Not much of an incentive f...
Wilf strike stuns Terriers
September 17 2018
Crystal Palace made heavy weather of their win over Huddersfield Town but still took three points back down south. Jamesey watched the match on his ho...
'No Wilf, no wins' curse continues
September 2 2018
Glorious summer weather greeted the season's first daytime home league match against Southampton. Jamesey reports on a disappointing 2-0 result.
Sparkling start at the Cottage
August 12 2018
Another season of football in the elite division saw the Eagles visit newly promoted Fulham and proceed to a 2-0 victory. Jamesey watched the game on ...
Royals downed by the Palace
July 28 2018
Crystal Palace continued their excellent pre-season form with a thumping 4-0 win against Championship side Reading.
From no-hopers to mid-table
May 18 2018
How Roy Hodgson arrived to manage an apparently lost cause… and turned fortunes around. Jamesey reviews the 2017-18 season.
Survival sealed as Potters sunk
May 6 2018
It was Palace’s penultimate game and the Eagles are now mathematically safe after a 2-1 win. Jamesey gives a sofa-eye view, while Wilf King travelled ...
Foxes brushed off
April 30 2018
It was still tight at the bottom when Leicester came to visit. But a crushing 5-0 piece of Fox-hunting was almost certainly the Eagles’ ticket to top-...
Not pretty – but point gained
April 23 2018
Palace’s last-but-one away fixture was a visit to Watford. Jamesey and Wilf King report.
Battlers or Bottlers?
April 8 2018
It was a bright day on the South Coast for the Eagles’ away fixture with Bournemouth. Jamesey watched the 2-2 draw on screen while Wilf King joined th...
Reds nick hard-fought win
April 2 2018
A backs-to-the-wall fixture against Liverpool sadly ended in yet another defeat by one goal to two. Jamesey reports.
Dogged fight but 'Kaned' in the end
February 26 2018
A shivering crowd lived in hope for nearly 90 minutes but ultimately lost 0-1 to Tottenham. A disappointed Jamesey reports.
Off-key against Toon
February 6 2018
Almost any game between the Premier League’s bottom 10 is a relegation scrap nowadays and Newcastle’s visit to Selhurst was no exception. Jamesey give...
Outgunned with a vengeance
January 21 2018
All good things come to end and so did the Eagles’ league unbeaten run at the Emirates where the Gunners registered a 4-1 victory. Jamesey and Wilf Ki...
Sako star shining bright
January 14 2018
After a flying start Burnley are still punching above their weight despite a barren spell. Jamesey watched the Clarets perform at Selhurst.
Delighted but disappointed
January 1 2018
What a great result, to hold runaway league leaders Man City to a draw - but it could have been so much better, laments Jamesey.
Back to the bottom
December 10 2017
It was a freezing south London day and with our recent gradual improvement, supporters hoped for a victory against Bournemouth. A squandered penalty c...
Mama's late delivery stuns Stoke
November 26 2017
The visit of Stoke City produced a humdrum game but the result was joyful for the Eagles after a 2-1 victory. Jamesey offers his view.
Careless play costs points
November 19 2017
On a dank and damp November day, the Eagles entertained fellow strugglers Everton. Jamesey reports on an ultimately frustrating 2-2 draw.
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