Back Of The Nest (CPFC Podcast)

The Eagles have landed in the final four! Despite a 2-1 defeat on the night in a hostile Stadio Artemio Franchi, Palace's clinical first-leg performance proved decisive as they secured a 4-2 aggregate victory. It was a night of gritted teeth and defensive organization as Oliver Glasner's men navigated injuries and a fierce Fiorentina fightback to book a historic UEFA Conference League Semi-Final d...

The Eagles head to the historic Stadio Artemio Franchi with one foot firmly in the Conference League Semi-Finals. Holding a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg, Palace are just 90 minutes away from their first-ever major European semi-final. However, Oliver Glasner will be wary of complacency against a Fiorentina side renowned for their "remontada" spirit and a partisan home crowd that will be...

Palace secured a hard-fought victory at Selhurst Park, overturning a one-goal deficit to claim all three points in dramatic fashion. Despite falling behind to an early second-half strike, the team's persistence paid off as they maintained pressure on the visitors until the final whistle. We're grading the squad on their ability to manage a demanding schedule and find a way to win when momentum see...

The Jean-Philippe Mateta redemption arc is officially nearly complete (perhaps). On an afternoon that looked destined for frustration, the Frenchman stepped off the bench to score two late goals-including a 94th-minute penalty- to secure a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Newcastle. Despite William Osula giving a depleted Magpies side the lead against the run of play, Palace's persistence paid off,...

Palace return to Premier League action this Sunday as they welcome Newcastle United to Selhurst Park, buoyed by their sensational midweek dismantling of Fiorentina. While the 3-0 European victory has transformed the mood in South London, the focus now shifts back to a mid-table clash that could see the Eagles leapfrog the Magpies in the standings. With Oliver Glasner's side currently sitting 14th...

The roof nearly came off Selhurst Park as Palace produced arguably their greatest European performance to date, dismantling the Italian giants 3-0. In a night of pure clinical efficiency, Oliver Glasner's men took a massive step toward the semi-finals, ending their home goal drought in spectacular fashion. We're breaking down a tactical shut-out that left the Vio/a shell-shocked and the Palace fai...

The road to the Conference League final gets significantly steeper as Palace welcome Italian giants Fiorentina to Selhurst Park for the first leg of the Quarter-Finals. After the dramatic "Redemption in Larnaca," Oliver Glasner's men face a side that has reached the final of this competition in consecutive years. It's a night where South London grit meets Tuscan flair, and with a place in the semi...

The European dream stays alive! Palace showed immense character in the heat of Cyprus to overcome a hostile atmosphere and a stubborn AEK Larnaca side, securing a 2-1 win on the night and a 3-2 victory on aggregate. After a tense, goalless first half that threatened a repeat of the frustrations at Selhurst, the game exploded into life. We're breaking down the individual performances and tactical s...

The European dream stays alive! Palace showed immense character in the heat of Cyprus to overcome a hostile atmosphere and a stubborn AEK Larnaca side, securing a 2-1 win on the night and a 3-2 victory on aggregate. After a tense, goalless first half that mirrored the frustrations of the first leg, the game exploded into life. We're breaking down the tactical shift that saw the Eagles finally brea...

For the second time in four days, Selhurst Park witnessed a frustrating goalless draw as Palace failed to capitalize on a man advantage against a resilient Leeds United. In a chaotic end to the first half, Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a penalty for the visitors before Gabriel Gudmundsson was sent off, but despite playing 45 minutes against ten men, the Eagles couldn't find the breakthrough. We're...

For the second time in four days, Selhurst Park witnessed a frustrating goalless draw as Palace failed to capitalize on a man advantage against a resilient Leeds United. In a chaotic end to the first half, Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a penalty for the visitors before Gabriel Gudmundsson was sent off, but despite playing 45 minutes against ten men, the Eagles couldn't find the breakthrough. We're...

The "Larnaca Curse" continues as Palace were held to a scoreless draw in a wet and windy first leg at Selhurst Park. Despite dominating 71% of the possession and racking up 13 shots, the Eagles couldn't find a way past an inspired Zlatan Alomerović in the AEK goal. With boos ringing out from sections of the home crowd at full-time, Oliver Glasner's men now face a daunting task in Cyprus next week...

Palace shift their focus back to Europe as they welcome AEK Larnaca to Selhurst Park for the first leg of the UEFA Conference League Round of 16. While the stunning 3-1 victory over Spurs has injected some much-needed belief into the club, the Eagles have a score to settle with the Cypriot side. Larnaca have already embarrassed Palace at home once this season during the group stages, and Oliver Gl...

North London was painted red and blue as Palace secured a sensational 3-1 victory, leaving Spurs in total disarray. Despite a controversial VAR decision denying Ismaïla Sarr an early opener and Dominic Solanke giving the hosts a lead, the game flipped in a chaotic ten-minute "implosion" for Spurs. Micky van de Ven's red card for hauling down Sarr opened the floodgates, allowing the Eagles to net t...

The "Spursy" hoodoo continues for the hosts as Palace secured a sensational 3-1 victory in North London, piling more misery on a Tottenham side that hasn't beaten the Eagles in the league for over a year. Despite missing half a dozen key starters and losing the lead early to an early strike, Oliver Glasner's men showed incredible character to roar back. It was a night defined by clinical finishing...

The Eagles head to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a high-stakes midweek London derby, looking to bounce back from the VAR controversy at Old Trafford. While Palace have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture recently-including a league double last season-the squad is once again being pushed to its limit. With Spurs winless in their last ten Premier League outings and slipping toward the danger...

A dominant first half and an early Maxence Lacroix header weren't enough at the Theatre of Dreams, as 10-man Palace ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat. The game swung on a controversial red card for Lacroix-a decision Oliver Glasner labeled an "Old Trafford bonus"-leaving a heroic Dean Henderson exposed to a late United comeback. We're breaking down the performances to see who stepped up under pressu...

A dominant first half and an early Maxence Lacroix header weren't enough to secure a result at the Theatre of Dreams, as 10-man Palace ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat. The game swung on a controversial 56th-minute decision that saw Lacroix sent off for a foul on Matheus Cunha-a call Oliver Glasner labeled "very harsh," suggesting it may have been an "Old Trafford bonus." Despite a heroic display f...

The European journey continues as Palace secured their place in the Conference League Last 16 with a professional 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar, sealing a 3-1 victory on aggregate. A trademark header from the returning Maxence Lacroix and a stoppage-time sealer from the in-form Evann Guessand provided the breakthrough on a night where tension at Selhurst Park finally gave way to relief. We're break...

The European journey continues as Palace secured their place in the Conference League Last 16 with a professional 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar, sealing a 3-1 victory on aggregate. A trademark header from the returning Maxence Lacroix and a stoppage-time sealer from the in-form Evann Guessand provided the breakthrough on a night where tension at Selhurst Park finally gave way to relief. We're break...

It's make-or-break under the lights as Palace host HŠK Zrinjski Mostar for a place in the Europa Conference League Last 16. Despite a weekend victory over Wolves stopping the rot in the league, the atmosphere at Selhurst Park is at a fever pitch following Oliver Glasner's "stay humble" comments and the resulting fan protests. With the tie finely poised at 1-1 after a frustrating first leg in Bosni...

A 90th-minute winner from Evann Guessand should have been a moment of pure celebration, but Selhurst Park remains a house divided. Despite Dean Henderson's massive penalty save and a result that pulls the club away from the drop zone, the headlines were stolen by a scathing "Glasner Finished" banner and a toxic atmosphere directed at the dugout. We're picking through the wreckage of a victory that...

A dramatic 90th-minute winner from Evann Guessand secured a vital three points for Palace, but the victory was far from a celebration of unity. On an afternoon where Dean Henderson's crucial penalty save kept the Eagles level, the real story unfolded in the stands as fans unfurled a scathing banner reading "Fans disrespected - Glasner finished." We're breaking down a match that felt like a localiz...

The stakes couldn't be higher as Palace return to Premier League action for a massive "six-pointer" against bottom-of-the-table Wolves. With just one win in their last 15 matches and the fanbase reaching a breaking point after the midweek draw in Mostar, Selhurst Park is braced for an afternoon that feels like a final judgment on the current regime. Can the Eagles rediscover their home form agains...

The Eagles' European dream hangs in the balance after a frustrating 1-1 draw in the freezing temperatures of Mostar. Despite Ismaïla Sarr continuing his hot streak with a well-taken opener just before half-time, a costly second-half lapse saw Karlo Abramovic level the scores, leaving Palace with just one win in their last 15 matches. We're breaking down a night where 73% possession wasn't enough t...