Crystal Palace

Martin Kelly will depart Crystal Palace F.C. after eight years with the club upon the expiry of his contract this summer. Kelly joined Palace in summer 2014 ...

He leaves with the very best wishes of everybody here." I've tried to find ways to make my worth in the squad whether I've played or not. He leaves as one of the longest-serving members of the squad, with only Joel Ward and Wilfried Zaha ahead of him.

Crystal Palace have made their first move in the transfer window as they wish farewell to a first team player.

He told football.london : "I think it's always important to have the right balance between young players and experience between how many players come in and how many are leaving. I came into a dressing room full of big characters and our top priority was always to compete in the Premier League - we did that. I've tried to find ways to make my worth in the squad whether I've played or not.

Football Insider has been told by Keith Hackett that Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew should have been sent off at Everton.

“For me, the player launched himself and endangered the safety of an opponent. Taylor gave the player the benefit of the doubt by giving him a yellow. “It was high.

The 45-year-old took over at Selhurst Park in July and was tasked with replacing veteran boss Roy Hodgson in addition to rebuilding a squad that had just lost a ...

“We always had a clear idea of where we wanted to go. After we have to perform to allow ourselves to be in a good part of the table.” It is time to rest and prepare your minds for next season.” “With young players coming through of course there is always going to be a question about if those players will adapt. “It has been positive and it is good I did not listen a lot about what people were expecting me to achieve this season. Now at the end of the season looking at where we are I am pleased with that.”

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look back at Crystal Palace's 2021-22 campaign, including statistics, standout moments and our final verdict.

© Reuters © Reuters © Reuters © Reuters © Reuters © Reuters © Reuters Considering the turnover of players and the risky appointment of a new boss with no managerial experience in the Premier League, Palace should be thoroughly pleased with the success of their 2021-22 campaign. However, the 2-0 success at the Etihad Stadium back in October has to be the standout result of the season, with Palace being only one of two teams to beat the champions in their own back yard this year. The Eagles enjoyed some scalps during their 2021-22 campaign, with the final day victory over Man United following a 3-0 hammering of Arsenal at Selhurst Park back in April, and a thumping win over Spurs by the same scoreline for their first victory of the season back in September. The run was a breath of fresh air for the faithful Palace supporters though, with Premier League survival prioritised over any form of cup run in recent years, and even a comfortable avoidance of the drop was not compromised. The Eagles were a side that enjoyed possession of the ball in the 2021-22 season, although the new expansive style did take some adjusting to for a squad that had been refreshed in the summer, with the average age of the playing staff being brought down drastically.

Crystal Palace bid goodbye to the first season of the Patrick Vieira era with a historic victory over Manchester United on the final day – look back at an ...