| 2008–09 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Simon Jordan | ||
| Manager | Neil Warnock | ||
| Stadium | Selhurst Park | ||
| Championship | 15th | ||
| FA Cup | Fourth round | ||
| League Cup | Second round | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Shefki Kuqi (10) All: Shefki Kuqi (10) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 22,824 v Sheffield United (3 May 2009) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 12,847 v Birmingham City (24 February 2009) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 15,220 | ||
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The 2008–09 season was Crystal Palace Football Club's 4th consecutive season in the Championship, after their play-off defeat in the previous campaign.
Statistics
Club
Management
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Manager |  Neil Warnock |
| Assistant manager | Mick Jones |
| First team coach | Keith Curle |
| Goalkeeping coach | Jim Stannard |
| Chief scout |  Allan Gemmill |
| Fitness coach | Louis Langdown |
| Reserve team manager | Gary Issott |
| Academy manager | David Moss |
| U18 team/Assistant academy manager | Gary Issott |
| Physiotherapists | Nigel Cox, Paul Timson and Sangi Patel |
Source:
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Watford | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 68 | 72 | −4 | 58 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers | 46 | 17 | 7 | 22 | 42 | 53 | −11 | 58 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 46 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 52 | 55 | −3 | 56[a] |
| 16 | Blackpool | 46 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 47 | 58 | −11 | 56 |
| 17 | Coventry City | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 47 | 58 | −11 | 54 |
Updated to match(es) played on 3 May 2009. Source: The Football League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Notes:
- Crystal Palace were give a one-point deduction for using an ineligible player during a match against Sheffield United on 3 May 2009.[3]
Matches
Preseason
Bromley v Crystal Palace
| 12 July 2008 | Bromley | 1–1 | Crystal Palace | London |
| 15:00 | Hockton  32' |
(Report) | Hill 67' |
Stadium: Hayes Lane Attendance: 2,153 Referee: Steve Bennett |
Crawley Town v Crystal Palace
| 14 July 2008 | Crawley Town | 1–1 | Crystal Palace | Crawley |
| 19:45 | Pinault 67' (pen.) |
(Report) | Ifill 37' |
Stadium: Broadfield Stadium Attendance: 2,536 |
Aldershot Town v Crystal Palace
| 17 July 2008 | Aldershot Town | 3–4 | Crystal Palace | Aldershot |
| 19:45 | Grant 23', 66' (pen.) Morgan 51' (pen.) |
(Report) | Freedman 32' (pen.) Thomas 40'Dayton 70'Smith 82' (pen.) |
Stadium: EBB Stadium Attendance: 1,436 |
Dartford v Crystal Palace XI
| 17 July 2008 | Dartford | 0–2 | Crystal Palace XI | Dartford |
| 19:45 | (Report) | Dayton 56' Comley 77' |
Stadium: Princes Park Attendance: 792 Referee: Ian Cooper |
Tavistock v Crystal Palace
| 21 July 2008 | Tavistock | 0–4 | Crystal Palace | Tavistock |
| 19:00 | (Report) | Andrew 40', 56' Watson 52'Short  54' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Langsford Park Attendance: 1,500 |
Bodmin Town v Crystal Palace
| 23 July 2008 | Bodmin Town | 1–4 | Crystal Palace | Bodmin |
| 19:50 | O'Hagan 27' |
(Report) | Ertl 46' Fletcher 62'Dayton 75', 80' |
Stadium: Priory Park |
Truro City v Crystal Palace
| 25 July 2008 | Truro City | 0–1 | Crystal Palace | Truro |
| 19:50 | (Report) | Thomas 35' |
Stadium: Treyew Road |
Crystal Palace v Fulham XI
| 29 July 2008 | Crystal Palace | 0–0 | Fulham XI | London |
| 20:00 | (Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 7,000 Referee: Phil Crossley |
Dagenham & Redbridge v Crystal Palace XI
| 30 July 2008 | Dagenham & Redbridge | 3–2 | Crystal Palace XI | Dagenham |
| 19:45 | Strevens 38' Uddin 66'Benson 73' |
(Report) | Alaile 7' (o.g.) Abnett 60' (pen.) |
Stadium: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Stadium |
Afan Lido v Crystal Palace XI
| 30 July 2008 | Afan Lido | 4–1 | Crystal Palace XI | Aberavon |
| 19:45 | Jones 25' (pen.), 32' Wade 80' (pen.)Williams 86' |
(Report) | Adelakun 33' |
Stadium: Martsons Stadium Attendance: 250 |
Crystal Palace v Leicester City
| 2 August 2008 | Crystal Palace | 1–1 | Leicester City | London |
| 15:00 | Moses 60' |
(Report) | Oakley 34' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Phil Crossley |
Hemel Hempstead Town v Crystal Palace XI
| 2 August 2008 | Hemel Hempstead Town | 0–1 | Crystal Palace XI | Hemel Hempstead |
| 15:00 | (Report) | Djilali 56' |
Stadium: Vauxhall Road |
Dover Athletic v Crystal Palace XI
| 5 August 2008 | Dover Athletic | 2–3 | Crystal Palace XI | River |
| 19:00 | Wallis 86' Moore 89' |
(Report) | Thomas 23' (pen.), 65', 68' |
Stadium: Crabble Stadium Attendance: 613 Referee: Paul Kelly |
Errea South West Challenge Cup
Group phase
Eastleigh v Crystal Palace XI
| 23 July 2008 | Eastleigh | 2–1 | Crystal Palace XI | Appledore |
| 19:00 | Taggart (pen.) Davies |
(Report) | Stadium: Marshford |
Crystal Palace XI v Bideford
| 25 July 2008 | Crystal Palace XI | 4–2 | Bideford | Appledore |
| 18:00 | Nnanami 28' Levins 65' 81' (o.g.)Adelakun 84' |
(Report) | Woods 56' Barker 72' |
Stadium: Marshford |
Crystal Palace finished second in their group with three points and thus qualified for the semifinal stage. However, with the squad heavily depleted through injury, Palace opted to give their semifinal place to third-placed team Torquay United
Football League Championship
Crystal Palace v Watford
| 9 August 2008 | Crystal Palace | 0–0 | Watford | London |
| 15:00 | (Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 15,614 Referee: Mike Jones |
Preston North End v Crystal Palace
| 16 August 2008 | Preston North End | 2–0 | Crystal Palace | Preston |
| 15:00 | Nicholson 58' Chaplow 90+1' |
(Report) | Stadium: Deepdale Attendance: 14,225 Referee: Keith Woolmer |
Crystal Palace v Burnley
| 23 August 2008 | Crystal Palace | 0–0 | Burnley | London |
| 15:00 | Scowcroft  47'  Derry 52' |
(Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 14,071 Referee: Iain Williamson |
Reading v Crystal Palace
| 30 August 2008 | Reading | 4–2 | Crystal Palace | Reading |
| 15:00 | Harper 18' Doyle 68', 68', 89' |
(Report) | Carle 37' (pen.) Soares 64' |
Stadium: Madejski Stadium Attendance: 20,441 Referee: Clive Penton |
Crystal Palace v Swansea City
| 13 September 2008 | Crystal Palace | 2–0 | Swansea City | London |
| 15:00 | Watson 28' Carle 66' |
(Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 14,621 Referee: Lee Mason |
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crystal Palace
| 16 September 2008 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 2–1 | Crystal Palace | Wolverhampton |
| 19:45 | Ebanks-Blake 1' Keogh 58' |
(Report) | Ifill 32' |
Stadium: Molineux Stadium Attendance: 22,200 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
Crystal Palace v Plymouth Argyle
| 20 September 2008 | Crystal Palace | 1–2 | Plymouth Argyle | London |
| 15:00 | McCarthy 85' |
(Report) | Gallagher 28', 56' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 14,209 Referee: Neil Swarbrick |
Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace
| 27 September 2008 | Ipswich Town | 1–1 | Crystal Palace | Ipswich |
| 17:20 | Stead 23' |
(Report) | Moses 25' |
Stadium: Portman Road Attendance: 19,032 Referee: Darren Deadman |
Crystal Palace v Charlton Athletic
| 30 September 2008 | Crystal Palace | 1–0 | Charlton Athletic | London |
| 20:00 | Beattie 63' |
(Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 16,358 Referee: Mike Russell |
Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace
| 4 October 2008 | Nottingham Forest | 0–2 | Crystal Palace | Nottinghamshire |
| 15:00 | (Report) | Ifill 4' Kuqi 81' |
Stadium: City Ground Attendance: 22,811 Referee: Richard Beeby |
Crystal Palace v Barnsley
| 18 October 2008 | Crystal Palace | 3–0 | Barnsley | London |
| 17:20 | Watson 25' (pen.), 60' Kuqi 82' |
(Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 16,494 Referee: Anthony Bates |
Birmingham City v Crystal Palace
| 21 October 2008 | Birmingham City | 1–0 | Crystal Palace | Birmingham |
| 19:45 | O'Connor 90+4' |
(Report) | Stadium: St Andrew's Attendance: 17,706 Referee: Nigel Miller |
Blackpool v Crystal Palace
| 25 October 2008 | Blackpool | 2–2 | Crystal Palace | Blackpool |
| 15:00 | Burgess 48' Evatt 65' |
(Report) | Ifill 28' Beattie 49' |
Stadium: Bloomfield Road Attendance: 7,597 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest
| 28 October 2008 | Crystal Palace | 1–2 | Nottingham Forest | London |
| 20:00 | Kuqi 75' |
(Report) | Cohen 28' Thornhill 81' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 15,162 Referee: Andy D'Urso |
Crystal Palace v Sheffield Wednesday
| 1 November 2008 | Crystal Palace | 1–1 | Sheffield Wednesday | London |
| 15:00 | Watson 54' (pen.) |
(Report) | Clarke 7' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 14,650 Referee: Kevin Wright |
Coventry City v Crystal Palace
| 8 November 2008 | Coventry City | 0–2 | Crystal Palace | Coventry |
| 15:00 | (Report) | Hill 9' Watson 53' |
Stadium: Ricoh Arena Attendance: 16,883 Referee: Clive Oliver |
Cardiff City v Crystal Palace
| 15 November 2008 | Cardiff City | 2–1 | Crystal Palace | Cardiff |
| 15:00 | Chopra 33' (pen.) Ledley 53' |
(Report) | Scannell 37' Lawrence 90+4' |
Stadium: Ninian Park Attendance: 17,478 Referee: Jonathan Moss |
Crystal Palace v Bristol City
| 22 November 2008 | Crystal Palace | 4–2 | Bristol City | London |
| 15:00 | Oster 11' Scannell 13'Beattie 65'Fonte 72' |
(Report) | Adebola 44' Maynard 74' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 14,599 Referee: Grant Hegley |
Norwich City v Crystal Palace
| 25 November 2008 | Norwich City | 1–2 | Crystal Palace | Norwich |
| 19:45 | Pattison 61' |
(Report) | Beattie 27' Oster 40' |
Stadium: Carrow Road Attendance: 24,034 Referee: Dean Whitestone |
Crystal Palace v Queens Park Rangers
| 29 November 2008 | Crystal Palace | 0–0 | Queens Park Rangers | London |
| 15:00 | (Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 16,411 Referee: Rob Styles |
Derby County v Crystal Palace
| 6 December 2008 | Derby County | 1–2 | Crystal Palace | Derby |
| 15:00 | Varney 41' |
(Report) | McCarthy 3' Kuqi 61' |
Stadium: Pride Park Stadium Attendance: 27,203 Referee: Michael Oliver |
Crystal Palace v Southampton
| 8 December 2008 | Crystal Palace | 3–0 | Southampton | London |
| 20:00 | Kuqi 9' Beattie 15'Ifill 75' |
(Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 13,799 Referee: Darren Deadman |
Crystal Palace v Doncaster Rovers
| 13 December 2008 | Crystal Palace | 2–1 | Doncaster Rovers | London |
| 15:00 | Kuqi 21' (pen.) Lee 89' |
(Report) | Heffernan 15' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 13,811 Referee: Andy Hall |
Sheffield United v Crystal Palace
| 20 December 2008 | Sheffield United | 2–2 | Crystal Palace | Sheffield |
| 17:20 | Dyer 41' Beattie 88' (pen.) |
(Report) | McCarthy 47' Carle 90+5' |
Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 23,045 Referee: Paul Taylor |
Crystal Palace v Norwich City
| 26 December 2008 | Crystal Palace | 3–1 | Norwich City | London |
| 13:00 | Fonte 6', 31' Butterfield 90' |
(Report) | Doherty 19' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 17,810 Referee: Keith Stroud |
Bristol City v Crystal Palace
| 28 December 2008 | Bristol City | 1–0 | Crystal Palace | Bristol |
| 15:00 | Maynard 2' |
(Report) | Stadium: Ashton Gate Attendance: 18,265 Referee: Andy Penn |
Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town
| 17 January 2009 | Crystal Palace | 1–4 | Ipswich Town | London |
| 15:00 | Lee 31' |
(Report) | Garvan 19' Norris 28'Lisbie 69'Hill 89' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 15,348 Referee: Clive Penton |
Charlton Athletic v Crystal Palace
| 27 January 2009 | Charlton Athletic | 1–0 | Crystal Palace | Charlton |
| 19:45 | Spring 14' |
(Report) | Stadium: The Valley Attendance: 20,627 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
Crystal Palace v Blackpool
| 31 January 2009 | Crystal Palace | 0–1 | Blackpool | London |
| 15:00 | (Report)[link removed] | Campbell 41' (pen.) |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 13,810 Referee: Andre Marriner |
Plymouth Argyle v Crystal Palace
| 17 February 2009 | Plymouth Argyle | 1–3 | Crystal Palace | Plymouth |
| 19:45 | Sawyer 68' |
(Report) | Danns 21' Lee 28'Oster 43' |
Stadium: Home Park Attendance: 10,710 Referee: Rob Shoebridge |
Sheffield Wednesday v Crystal Palace
| 21 February 2009 | Sheffield Wednesday | 2–0 | Crystal Palace | Sheffield |
| 15:00 | McAllister 80' Clarke 90+3' |
(Report) | Stadium: Hillsborough Attendance: 22,687 Referee: Colin Webster |
Crystal Palace v Birmingham City
| 24 February 2009 | Crystal Palace | 0–0 | Birmingham City | London |
| 20:00 | Carle 76' |
(Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 12,847 Referee: Paul Taylor |
Watford v Crystal Palace
| 28 February 2009 | Watford | 2–0 | Crystal Palace | Watford |
| 15:00 | Cowie 22' J. Fonte 72' (o.g.) |
(Report) | Stadium: Vicarage Road Attendance: 15,529 Referee: Grant Hegley |
Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers
| 3 March 2009 | Crystal Palace | 0–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | London |
| 20:00 | (Report) | Ebanks-Blake 74' (pen.) |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 14,907 Referee: Graham Horwood |
Crystal Palace v Preston North End
| 7 March 2009 | Crystal Palace | 2–1 | Preston North End | London |
| 15:00 | Stokes 32' Danns 34' |
(Report) | Jones 29' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 16,340 Referee: Russell Booth |
Burnley v Crystal Palace
| 11 March 2009 | Burnley | 4–2 | Crystal Palace | Burnley |
| 19:45 | Carlisle 39' Alexander 81' (pen.)Thompson 88'Rodriguez 90+3' |
(Report) | Kuqi 26' Carlisle 35' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 10,312 Referee: Carl Boyeson |
Swansea City v Crystal Palace
| 14 March 2009 | Swansea City | 1–3 | Crystal Palace | Swansea |
| 15:00 | Pintado 66' |
(Report) | Moses 49' J. Fonte 61'Kuqi 90+3' |
Stadium: Liberty Stadium Attendance: 13,663 Referee: Roger East |
Barnsley v Crystal Palace
| 17 March 2009 | Barnsley | 3–1 | Crystal Palace | Barnsley |
| 19:45 | Campbell-Ryce 23' Hills 52' (o.g.)Mifsud 73' |
(Report) | Kuqi 8' |
Stadium: Oakwell Attendance: 10,885 Referee: Graham Salisbury |
Crystal Palace v Reading
| 21 March 2009 | Crystal Palace | 0–0 | Reading | London |
| 17:20 | (Report) | Rosenior 72' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 14,567 Referee: Andy D'Urso |
Queens Park Rangers v Crystal Palace
| 4 April 2009 | Queens Park Rangers | 0–0 | Crystal Palace | London |
| 15:00 | (Report) | Stadium: Loftus Road Attendance: 15,234 Referee: Scott Mathieson |
Crystal Palace v Coventry City
| 7 April 2009 | Crystal Palace | 1–1 | Coventry City | London |
| 20:00 | Cadogan 72' |
(Report) | Gunnarsson 31' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 12,898 Referee: Fred Graham |
Crystal Palace v Cardiff City
| 11 April 2009 | Crystal Palace | 0–2 | Cardiff City | London |
| 15:00 | McCormack 22' (pen.), 90+2' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 12,898 Referee: Russell Booth |
Southampton v Crystal Palace
| 13 April 2009 | Southampton | 1–0 | Crystal Palace | Southampton |
| 15:00 | McGoldrick 67' |
(Report) | Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 23,220 Referee: Mike Russell |
Crystal Palace v Derby County
| 18 April 2009 | Crystal Palace | 1–0 | Derby County | London |
| 15:00 | Moses 60' Kuqi 63' |
(Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 14,736 Referee: Andy Woolmer |
Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace
| 25 April 2009 | Doncaster Rovers | 2–0 | Crystal Palace | Doncaster |
| 15:00 | Shiels 45' Hayter 75' |
(Report) | Stadium: Keepmoat Stadium Attendance: 12,880 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
Crystal Palace v Sheffield United
| 3 May 2009 | Crystal Palace | 0–0 | Sheffield United | London |
| 13:15 | (Report) | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 22,824 Referee: Chris Foy |
Football League Cup
Crystal Palace v Hereford United
| 12 August 2008 First round | Crystal Palace | 2–1 | Hereford United | London |
| 20:00 | Carle 45' Oster 49' |
(Report) | Ashikodi 41' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 3,094 Referee: Trevor Kettle |
Leeds United v Crystal Palace
| 26 August 2008 Second round | Leeds United | 4–0 | Crystal Palace | Leeds |
| 19:45 | Douglas 11' Beckford 32'Becchio 52'Showunmi 76' |
(Report) | Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 10,765 Referee: Kevin Friend |
FA Cup
Leicester City v Crystal Palace
| 3 January 2009 Third round | Leicester City | 0–0 | Crystal Palace | Leicester |
| 15:00 | (Report) | Stadium: Walkers Stadium Attendance: 15,976 Referee: Graham Laws |
Crystal Palace v Leicester City
| 13 January 2009 Third round replay | Crystal Palace | 2–1 | Leicester City | London |
| 20:00 | Ifill 38' Scannell 55' |
(Report)[link removed] | Gradel 90+4' |
Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 6,023 Referee: Steve Tanner |
End-of-season awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Crystal Palace F.C. Player of the Year | Julián Speroni |
| Crystal Palace F.C. Young Player of the Year | Nathaniel Clyne |
| Vice Presidents' Player of the Year | José Fonte |
| Vice Presidents' Young Player of the Year | Nathaniel Clyne |
| Scholar Player of the Year | Nathaniel Clyne |
| Academy Player of the Year | Alex Wynter |
| Crystal Palace F.C. Goal of the Season | Paddy McCarthy v Derby County (06-12-08) |
| Special Achievement Award | Crystal Palace F.C. squad of the 1978–79 season for winning the Second Division title |
References
- "Soccer Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Fixtures, Results, Tables - ESPN".
- "All Crystal Palace players: 2009".
- "Crystal Palace have one point deduction for fielding ineligible Rui Fonte". The Guardian. 1 June 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2009.
Notes
- Fletcher was born in Camberley, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally and made his international debut for Wales in 2004.
- Moses was born in Lagos, Nigeria, but obtained asylum in England at the age of 11, and represented them at youth level before making his international debut for Nigeria in 2012.
- Scannell was born in Croydon, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland internationally through his father, as well as Jamaica, and has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth and B level.
- Ifill was born in Brighton, England, but also qualified to represent Barbados internationally through his parents and made his international debut for Barbados in June 2004.
- Oster was born in Boston, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally and made his international debut for Wales in 1997.
- Kuqi was born in Vučitrn, Yugoslavia (part of Serbia in 2007, but now part of Kosovo), but was raised in Finland and made his international debut for Finland in August 1999.
- Wiggins was born in Hillingdon, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally and has represented them at U-17, U-19, and U-21 level.