Frank de Boer’s appointment at Crystal Palace is the sign of a fresh mindset at Selhurst Park. In recent seasons, player recruitment has consisted of primarily scouting in England. Since promotion in 2013, only five permanent signings had never played in Britain before their arrival in South London, a mere

At the time of writing, I, like many other Palace fans am getting slightly concerned about the lack of signings so far this summer. A new signing brings optimism to fans. Think Christian Benteke. Sometimes it leaves us a little confused. Think Zeki Fryers. It is what makes the transfer window so intriguing. I am

Not unexpectedly, if only for the time it took to happen, but Steve Mandanda has finally made the switch back to his former club Marseille where he has signed a three year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 32 year old French international goalkeeper made just nine appearances for Palace during the 2016/17 Premier League season after

The 7th April 1991. Wembley Stadium. Palace were preparing to play in the Zenith Data Systems Cup Final. Sat with my Dad excited and nervous waiting for the match to kick off, it didn’t bother me that this was considered a poor excuse for a tournament. The third cup competition in

With the arrival of Frank de Boer in South London, TEB asked Total Dutch Football writer Jake Jackman to give us his views on the Dutchman and what Palace fans can expect. The list of Palace managers since promotion to the Premier League does not make for exciting reading. Ian Holloway, Tony Pulis, Neil Warnock, Alan

Steve Parish and Crystal Palace have finally, after what feels like the longest month on record, landed their new manager. Former Ajax and Inter Milan manager Frank De Boer has been handed the reigns at Selhurst Park. Palace fans are happy to have landed a significant up and coming manager

After careful consideration following the departure of Sam Allardyce just a couple of weeks after the season ended, Palace have appointed Dutchman Frank de Boer as their new manager. The former Ajax and Inter Milan boss joins the Eagles on a three year deal. For many it has seemed a long

The managerial search appears to be nearing its conclusion in what has seemingly been a long drawn out process for Palace. But, has it really been that bad? With the lack of football the regular season provides heightening the focus on the lack of management in place at Selhurst Park,

The Premier League recently published the released list which shows the players that have been released by clubs following the 2016/17 season. It is perhaps that sad time of year when the realisation for some, particularly younger players, that they will not be offered a new contract. For Palace, there

All the hopes and dreams of a new season return as the opening Premier League matches for 2017/18 are revealed. The Eagles will welcome newly promoted Huddersfield Town to Selhurst Park on the opening day of the season. Here are the fixtures for opening and final days of the season;