By Chris Wright
After they were well and truly trounced 5-1 at home by West Brom yesterday, a result that put
them back in the bottom three, Wolves have sacked Mick McCarthy an announcement that I actually
expected to come before close of play yesterday truth be told.
Cardiff City keeper Tom Heaton was the hero for the Bluebirds as they edged out Crystal Palace in
an absorbing cup clash at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Heaton saved two penalties in the shoot-out to send Cardiff to the Carling Cup Final at the expense
of Dougie Freedman's spirited Palace side.
Rumours are rife about Liverpool's alleged interest in 19-year old Crystal Palace striker Wilfred
Zaha, but is the interest real, or is it just another made-up rumour? According to Crystal Palace
manager Dougie Freedman, both Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in signing the England
U19 International.
Manchester United and Liverpool have made enquiries about Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, but
have been told the teenager is not for sale.
Eagles boss Dougie Freedman has put together an exciting young squad, with 19-year-old forward Zaha
the cream of the crop.
Palace moved to offset a potential January exit by tying Zaha to a long-term contract, but that has
not stopped the speculation.
Manchester United and Liverpool have made enquiries about Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, but
have been told the teenager is not for sale.
Eagles boss Dougie Freedman has put together an exciting young squad, with 19-year-old forward Zaha
the cream of the crop.
Palace moved to offset a potential January exit by tying Zaha to a long-term contract, but that has
not stopped the speculation.
Liverpool are reportedly leading the chase for Crystal Palace's highly-rated teenager Wilfried Zaha
with the Daily Mail claiming Kenny Dalglish made a personal call to Dougie Freedman.
The newspaper claims the Reds manager contacted his Palace counterpart to express his interest and
to discuss the 19-year-old's ability and character.
News in the People today that Newcastle are set to sign 19 year-old Crystal Palace striker/winger
Wilfried Zaha. Wilfried Zaha -- Crystal Palace winger/striker The young England U19 player, who was
born in the Ivory Coast, is also interesting Stoke City and the transfer fee is said to be
£3M. Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman turned down an approach [.
Their Words Tonight we showed sheer determination to a man not to concede a goal and it was an
excellent effort and they got what they deserved. Crystal Palace manager Dougie Freedman, on
beating Manchester United in the Carling Cup quarterfinals. Other Sources Once a Cascadian:
Depression in Soccer – A Personal Tale by Ian Joy - from Prost Amerika Soccer: Those players,
many of whom are still there today, are some of the best.
Manchester City will face Liverpool in the League Cup semi-finals, as Cardiff City take on fellow
Championship outfit Crystal Palace.
Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to secure their path through to the
final four, while Roberto Mancini's side was 1-0 victors against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Carling Cup draw guarantees a Championship team will be in the final
• Crystal Palace v Cardiff City • Manchester City v Liverpool The Carling Cup final will
feature a Championship team after the semi-final draw pitched Crystal Palace and Cardiff against
each other.
-
- Bushman's Photo Memories of 1975-76
-
-
Throughout the day, the QPR Report Messageboard has news updates,
comments and perspectives - even links to other board comments of interest re QPR matters (on and
off the field) along with football (and ONLY football) topics in general.
-
-
Throughout the day, updates, comments and perspectives re QPR and football in general are
posted and discussed on the QPR Report Messageboard...Also Follow: QPR
REPORT ON TWITTER_____________________________________________________________________________________
- Old QPR Photos - "The Early Years" (Work in Progress)
-
Next: Crystal Palace: Past Encounters, Palace Stats, Team News- Crystal Palace Behind the Scenes: Crystal Palace Fan Perspective: QPR Report Q&A
- This is Marie Curie Cancer Care Football Week
- (Still) Waiting for the Announcement that Gary Borrowdale is back at QPR
- Still Waiting for QPR announcement that Harrow's Troy Hewitt Signed
Independent - Neil Warnock: Faurlin affair will be sorted by our legal team – I've got to
focus on tricky Palace match
What I Learnt This WeekSaturday, 12 March 2011
You'll have read that we've been charged by the Football Association on seven counts relating to
the signing, back in 2009, of our midfielder Ale Faurlin.
While the miserly defences of Championship promotion contenders QPR and Swansea have been much
feted, the recent achievements of Crystal Palace's back four have been rather less trumpeted.
Here's Eagles fan Will to give them and the club's new owners the credit and recognition they
deserve.Dougie Freedman has a problem.
Everton striker James Vaughan has been loaned back to Crystal Palace for the remainder of the
season. After Vaughan began this season on a three month loan, the striker is headed back to help
keep Crystal Palace in the second tier.
The 22-year-old made 14 appearances, scoring five goals during his brief Championship spell.
"The most difficult challenge of my life". That was how Dougie Freedman
described the task facing him after Crystal Palace's latest heavy away defeat at Swansea which kept
his beloved Eagles deep in the relegation mire. The 36-year-old is a legend in these parts of South
London but there is no denying the uphill battle ahead for the Scotsman in what is sure to be a
challenging introduction into football management.
"The most difficult challenge of my life". That was how Dougie Freedman
described the task facing him after Crystal Palace's latest heavy away defeat at Swansea which kept
his beloved Eagles deep in the relegation mire. The 36-year-old is a legend in these parts of South
London but there is no denying the uphill battle ahead for the Scotsman in what is sure to be a
challenging introduction into football management.
