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Ebbsfleet United on verge of Kuwaiti takeover

12:13pm Friday 31st May 2013

THE takeover of Ebbsfleet United is on the verge of being fully approved, bringing to an end the fans’ ownership of the club.

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Cray meet their twins in Germany

1:51pm Thursday 30th May 2013

CRAY Wanderers experienced for themselves the current superior strength of German football when they travelled to Neuwied as the London Borough of Bromley's official representatives in a Town-Twinning football challenge match.

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Murray targets Premier League outing with Palace

12:00pm Thursday 30th May 2013

Glenn Murray will have his eye on Crystal Palace's post-Christmas Premier League fixtures when they are announced next month.

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Jimmy Greaves to talk about the funny old game in Dartford

11:57am Thursday 30th May 2013

ENGLAND goal scorer Jimmy Greaves is sure to be a score at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford.

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Wilbraham thanks Palace boss Holloway

8:00am Thursday 30th May 2013

Aaron Wilbraham has put Crystal Palace's play-off final success solely down to Eagles manager Ian Holloway.

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Dutch darts star tops Millwall Masters bill

3:31pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

PREMIER League darts aces Michael van Gerwen and James Wade are set to star at the inaugural Millwall Masters later this year.

Moxey thanks Watford for giving Palace their motivation

3:00pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

Dean Moxey thanked Watford's Almen Abdi for doing Crystal Palace's team talk for them ahead of the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

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Boxing title triumph for Bexley student

3:08pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

A BETHS Grammar School pupil has won the U46kg junior ABA boxing title.

Lyons dominates in Brands Hatch victory

1:07pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

MICHAEL Lyons roared to a second FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship victory at Brands Hatch on Sunday, as the Masters Historic Festival drew to a conclusion.

Referee free league proving a big success on Blackheath

12:26pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

IF you are fed up with football match officials then the new Blackheath People’s League could well be for you.

Some positive signs at last for Kent

11:47am Wednesday 29th May 2013

KENT CCC columnist BRAD PINARD has noticed some positive signs for the remainder of the campaign after what has been a largely disappointing start to the new season by the Spitfires.

• Dutch win gets festival week off to perfect start for Kent

Premier League riches will not turn Browett and Palace into big spenders

11:00am Wednesday 29th May 2013

Co-chairman Stephen Browett has vowed the golden riches of the Premier League will not change the ethos of Crystal Palace.

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Former Hammers defender hopeful of extending Crystal Palace deal

11:00am Wednesday 29th May 2013

CRYSTAL Palace defender Danny Gabbidon is yet to discuss a new contract at Selhurst Park but is hopeful of staying next season.

• Premier League riches will not turn Browett and Palace into big spenders
• Palace's penalty king Phillips didn't practice spot kicks

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Dutch win gets festival week off to perfect start for Kent

10:11am Wednesday 29th May 2013

FESTIVAL week at Tunbridge Wells started with a convincing one-day victory for Kent over the Netherlands on Bank Holiday Monday.

Eagles need an influx of quality and must keep hold of Jedinak

9:51am Wednesday 29th May 2013

IN his final column, Eagles blogger Sam Ross looks back at Monday’s 1-0 play-off final win over Watford and looks at what is needed if Palace are to survive in the Premier League next season.

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Beckenham swimmer secures Euro juniors qualifucation

4:05pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

A MEMBER of Beckenham Swimming Club has secured selection for July’s European junior championships in Turkey after her recent international debut.

Palace duo Ramage and Garvan sign new contracts

3:35pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

Crystal Palace duo Peter Ramage and Owen Garvan have signed new deals at the club.

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Girls book basketball finals spot for Lewisham

12:08pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

LEWISHAM girls’ basketball team have won through to the London Youth Games finals at the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace.

Palace's penalty king Phillips didn't practice spot kicks

10:00am Wednesday 29th May 2013

Kevin Phillips was the calmest man inside Wembley on Monday when he stepped up to take the penalty that took Crystal Palace to the Premier League.

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Modest Eagles defender shares the glory after Wembley win

3:00pm Tuesday 28th May 2013

CRYSTAL Palace defender Joel Ward has played down his own superb Wembley performance to praise the team spirit in the Eagles’ dressing room.

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Parish wants to build promotion legacy at Crystal Palace

10:17am Tuesday 28th May 2013

CRYSTAL Palace co-chairman Steve Parish has declared the Eagles’ play-off final victory over Watford as one of the best days of his life.

• Eagles boss hails Phillips and Zaha after Wembley success
• Crystal Palace promoted to Premier League
• Wembley preparation was vital for Palace hero Speroni

Edwards inspires Blackheath to win over Bromley in KCL

5:12pm Tuesday 28th May 2013

KIRK Edwards hit 77 runs as Blackheath eased to a five-wicket victory over Bromley in the Kent Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday.

Wembley preparation was vital for Palace hero Speroni

9:00am Tuesday 28th May 2013

Crystal Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni believes the Eagles’ squad reaped the benefits of visiting Wembley prior to yesterday’s play-off triumph over Watford.

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Crystal Palace promoted to Premier League

5:39pm Monday 27th May 2013

Kevin Phillips’ extra-time penalty in today’s Wembley play-off final with Watford secured Crystal Palace a return to the Premier League for the first time in eight years.

• Eagles boss hails Phillips and Zaha
• As it happened in real-time: The complete build-up, match updates, and reaction

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The journey so far: Palace's road to Wembley

12:00pm Sunday 26th May 2013

Monday’s play-off final at Wembley will be the climax of a season of highs and lows for Crystal Palace. Here we chart their road to the game billed as the most valuable in world football.

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Eagles defender convinced Posh win was turning point

8:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

DAMIEN Delaney believes the 3-2 victory over Peterborough in the final game of the Championship season was the day things swung back in Crystal Palace’s favour.

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All of the time: Play-off final countdown for Palace fans

8:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

Nine friends and I have all managed to get tickets for the play-off final in one long row.

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Stevens wants improvement on top five debut finish

5:08pm Friday 24th May 2013

A CHARLES Darwin School pupil has started his second season in competitive morbike racing after a top five finish in his debut campaign.

Millwall's £10k aim to match fans' donations for Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign

2:57pm Friday 24th May 2013

MILLWALL has pledged to match fans’ donations to Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign pound for pound.

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Mark feels it's going to be all Bright for Palace

12:00pm Friday 24th May 2013

Crystal Palace legend Mark Bright has told the current crop of Eagles players they must make the most of their chance for glory at Wembley.

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Parish: Ollie has won Palace fans over

7:00am Friday 24th May 2013

Steve Parish is happy to have seen Ian Holloway prove his critics wrong at Crystal Palace.

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Reports ex-Liverpool defender already appointed Millwall boss wide of mark

1:37pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

ANDY Ambler has downplayed a national newspaper story which claimed former Liverpool defender Markus Babbel has already been appointed as Millwall’s next manager.

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Collins resigns from Kent League champions Erith & Belvedere

12:36pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

MICKY Collins has quit as manager of Kent League champions Erith & Belvedere after three years with the club.

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Palace's incredible journey from the dark days of 2010 to the gates of the promised land

10:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Three years ago next Saturday, Crystal Palace Football Club was staring into the abyss. With no money, no manager and no owners, Eagles fans were praying for a saviour.

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Parish expects to hear the Palace fans roar

12:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Steve Parish has backed Crystal Palace fans to roar their side to glory at Wembley at Monday.

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Dreams do come true for Palace teen star Williams

8:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Playing for Crystal Palace at Wembley this Monday will be a dream come true for midfield maestro Jonny Williams.

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Gates up at Charlton and Palace but down at Millwall

2:08pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

FIGURES have revealed attendances went up at both The Valley and Selhurst Park this season, although there was a fall at The Den.

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