Back Of The Nest (CPFC Podcast)

The Eagles' momentum hit a brick wall on Merseyside as a clinical Liverpool side took full advantage of a mounting injury list and heavy European legs. Despite a bright start and a controversial second-half goal that briefly silenced Anfield, the sheer quality eventually told. We're grading the squad on their ability to stay competitive in a high-pressure environment while missing the core of their tactical setup. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Eagles' momentum hit a brick wall on Merseyside as a clinical Liverpool side took full advantage of Palace's mounting injury list and heavy European legs. Despite a bright start that saw the traveling fans in full voice, the sheer quality eventually told. We're breaking down a difficult afternoon where the absence of key defensive pillars left Palace exposed to a relentless second-half barrage at Anfield. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool host Crystal Palace at Anfield this Saturday, April 25, in a fixture that has increasingly become a "bogey" matchup for the Reds. While Liverpool are fighting to cement a top-five finish, they face a Palace side that has already beaten them three times across all competitions this season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A weary Palace side played out a cagey goalless draw against a revitalized West Ham, extending their unbeaten run at Selhurst Park to seven matches. On a night where the physical toll of the European heroics in Florence was evident, the Eagles lacked their usual clinical edge but showed enough defensive discipline to keep a dangerous Hammers attack at bay. We're breaking down a tactical stalemate that moves Palace onto 43 points, firmly cementing their place in the mid-table pack. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A weary Palace side played out a cagey goalless draw against a revitalized West Ham, extending their unbeaten run at Selhurst Park to seven matches. On a night where the physical toll of the European heroics in Florence was evident, the Eagles lacked their usual clinical edge but showed enough defensive discipline to keep a dangerous Hammers attack at bay. We're breaking down a tactical stalemate that moves Palace onto 43 points, firmly cementing their place in the mid-table pack. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Eagles return to Premier League action this Monday night for a cross-capital clash against a desperate West Ham side. While Palace are still buzzing from their historic midweek progression to the Conference League Semi-Finals, the physical toll of that night in Florence has left the squad battered. With the Hammers fighting for their top-flight lives and coming off a dominant 4-0 win over Wolves, this "under-the-lights" encounter at Selhurst Park promises to be a test of pure endurance Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History was made in Florence as Palace secured their first-ever major European semi-final berth. While the 2-1 loss on the night ended the unbeaten streak, the 4-2 aggregate victory tells the story of a team that did the hard work at Selhurst and showed incredible "South London grit" to survive a chaotic night at the Artemio Franchi. We're grading a performance defined by defensive defiance and a clinical early blow that took the air out of the Tuscan crowd. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 date with Shakhtar Donetsk. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 desperate to see an early breakthrough. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 seemed to be slipping away. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, turning the stadium from a place of tension into a scene of pure jubilation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on 39 points and Eddie Howe's Newcastle just three points ahead in 12th, this is a prime opportunity for Palace to build on their newfound momentum. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 faithful dreaming of silverware. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-finals on the line, the atmosphere under the lights is expected to be electric. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 shifts that finally broke the "Larnaca Curse" and marched the Eagles into the Conference League Quarter-Finals. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 break the "Larnaca Curse" and march into the Conference League Quarter-Finals. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 dissecting a performance that Oliver Glasner labeled "nervous," as the gap to the top half remains frustratingly out of reach. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 dissecting a performance that Oliver Glasner labeled "nervous," as the gap to the top half remains frustratingly out of reach. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to keep their European dreams alive. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Glasner knows his side cannot afford another lapse if they want to take a healthy lead to the Mediterranean next week. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/holmesdaleradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.