Moritz started a game for the first time and Delaney partnered Peter Ramage in defence. On transfer deadline day 24 hours earlier, Palace were again in business: defender Damien Delaney was about to give up football and return to Ireland when Freedman called.Īgainst Sheffield Wednesday, an air of unrest began to filter around Selhurst Park but Glenn Murray helped to ease the tension: declared fit to take his place in attack, he scored after just 29 seconds against Sheffield Wednesday. 1st September: Palace 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday Today, De Silva represents Sevenoaks Town and Appiah plays for Crawley.

Moritz came on for the second-half but worse was to follow on the hour mark with Preston’s fourth goal. In a rare positive, Aaron Wilbraham claimed his first Palace goal by steering home a close-range effort, but four minutes before half-time the Lilywhites regained their two-goal advantage. They fell behind after just 72 seconds before Preston handed out more misery 14 minutes later. Manager Dougie Freedman opted to play a younger side for this clash, bringing in Kyle De Silva and Kwesi Appiah, but again Palace failed to clear their lines. 'I was already in London, I already had a few days to change my flight – so, okay, I’ll turn up at the training ground and show them what I can do.”Ģ8th August: Preston North End 4-1 Palace (League Cup) He recalls: “There is a saying in Brazil: ‘If I’m wet already, why am I scared of the rain?’ On his way back to London, from where he would fly home to Brazil, Moritz was alerted to Palace’s interest and decided to chance his hand. However, most surprising was the acquisition of Brazilian midfielder André Moritz, who was expected to join Rangers until he rejected the terms of a trial. Friday, 24th AugustĪugust 24th, 2012 turned out to be a busy day for Crystal Palace.ĭefender Darcy Blake joined from Cardiff City and the rumours surrounding Yannick Bolasie proved to be true, as the winger was prised away from Bristol City. Over the next two weeks, you can follow the account of Club Historian Ian King on .uk, telling the story of a dramatic campaign – with a little help from the stars of When Eagles Dare, now available to watch on Palace TV+.Ĭlick here to read Part One of the series.

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