📰 Football Reporter, @dailymail.co.uk 📧 Bobby.Manzi@dailymail.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mrdqajc7nc2pFormer Spurs striker Jermain Defoe didn’t turn up for work today at Woking + called the club to step down as manager. One source suggested there was internal conflict between Defoe and a member of the hierarchy. Telling statement from Defoe. https://mol.im/a/1600097323 Jul 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdqajc7nc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mqaen7bzp223🚨 Exclusive: Everton are assessing Sam Johnstone as an option to bolster their goalkeeping ranks. The 33-year-old former England international is one of several shot-stoppers on their shortlist to support Jordan Pickford should Mark Travers leave. #EFC https://mol.im/a/1596479909 Jul 2026 19:29 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqaen7bzp223https://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mpnruhrt7k2s🚨 Pubs across England face a rush to acquire late licenses for England fans to watch World Cup match vs Mexico. Community Secretary Steve Reed has written to local councils urging them to grant TEN licenses for pubs to remain open. https://mol.im/a/1594719302 Jul 2026 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpnruhrt7k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mpnkc5ptzs23Excl: Crystal Palace CCO Barry Webber has left the club and is set to become managing director at Luton Town, heading up their stadium project. Webber was credited with bringing Ted Lasso to Selhurst Park + led period of exceptional revenue growth. #CPFC https://mol.im/a/1587121302 Jul 2026 07:50 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpnkc5ptzs23https://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mplg725cdk2i🦅 Exclusive: Crystal Palace transfer briefing 🇺🇸 Richards' contract talks latest 🗣️ Chelsea yet to contact Palace over Lacroix 🇫🇷 #CPFC relaxed about Mateta’s future 🧤 Henderson set for contract discussions 👋 Rak-Sakyi expected to depart ✔️ Summer profiles identified https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15944225/Crystal-Palace-transfer-news-Henderson-Richards-Kamada-Mateta.html01 Jul 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplg725cdk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mnsnddw5kc22🚨 Exclusive: Crystal Palace are expected to offer a package close to £20million for Hayden Hackney. However, that is short of Middlesbrough’s £25m valuation. Everton have had two approaches knocked back. Details: https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15884163/Hayden-Hackney-Crystal-Palace-Everton-proposal.html?ico=authors_pagination_mobile08 Jun 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsnddw5kc22https://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mnikprogf22c💰 Exclusive: More World Cup ticketing woes for FIFA, with fans not receiving money for tickets sold on official resale platform. Daily Mail Sport has contacted FIFA for comment. Story: https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15875271/Fans-waiting-FIFA-reimburse-official-World-Cup-ticket-resales-one-supporter-awaiting-1-250-deadline-missed.html04 Jun 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnikprogf22chttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mnaubhp4ek2z📰 Delighted to announce that I’ve joined the Daily Mail as a Football Reporter. Exciting new challenge, covering London and the South with a particular focus on news. It's an honour to join such a brilliant team, and I can't wait to get stuck in.01 Jun 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnaubhp4ek2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mmvp7cpgzk2v“We are the boys who will win your little game,” a Selhurst Park tifo read at the start of Crystal Palace’s Uefa Conference League journey. They did, indeed, live up to the billing. Piece on European glory and where #CPFC go next. https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-conference-league-win-uefa-4441542?app=true28 May 2026 09:24 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvp7cpgzk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mmt2qgbf7k2o🆕 Big read: The last dance of Crystal Palace's messiah. Oliver Glasner will bow out in tonight’s Conference League final, hoping to end his unforgettable spell with one more trophy. A piece on his legacy, featuring the voices of his players. #CPFC https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-messiah-oliver-glasner-443875327 May 2026 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmt2qgbf7k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mmqkd4r6f227Long read: Crystal Palace's immortals and the price of glory, told by those who know it best. 🧤 Henderson’s ‘depression’ after FA Cup win 🏆 The unthinkable reason Lacroix joined #CPFC 🔖 Johnson on handling the favourites tag https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-immortals-glory-442429026 May 2026 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmqkd4r6f227https://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mmo7jjiirc24This was Oliver Glasner at his best. 20 minutes of unfiltered reflections as he took to the podium at Selhurst Park one last time. 😎 What's next after Palace 👋 His parting advice to #CPFC ⬆️ Palace remain on a ‘top pathway’ 🇩🇪 The best is yet to come https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/26136018.oliver-glasner-reveals-next-crystal-palace/25 May 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmo7jjiirc24https://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mmgnsc2k222aAdam Wharton would have offered England something unique. Instead, veteran Jordan Henderson and Kobbie Mainoo got the nod. Wharton was so far down the pecking order that Alex Scott was next in line for a call-up. An absurd decision by Thomas Tuchel. #CPFC https://tinyurl.com/adwctu22 May 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmgnsc2k222ahttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mm6xommsok2f“With his one-touch passes and line-breaking passes, I think he’s one of the best – not just in England, but in the world,” said Oliver Glasner. Piece on why Adam Wharton must go to the World Cup. #CPFC https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/adam-wharton-crystal-palace-england-world-cup-squad-4424192?srsltid=AfmBOoqk1ItKyyusgnWclJ3-HB5mDY1iwmuX14Elkj6nB80pnGb-R00619 May 2026 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm6xommsok2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mlrazk7b7s2tOliver Glasner: "Manchester City have a huge final in three days, so maybe it is the legitimation to make huge rotation against Arsenal [before the Conference League final]." #CPFC13 May 2026 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrazk7b7s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mlnbmmf6rs2fAntonín Kinsky may well have stopped Tottenham Hotspur from facing Lincoln City next season. Mathys Tel will be thanking his lucky stars. #THFC https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-hero-mathys-tel-439707112 May 2026 07:34 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnbmmf6rs2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mlnat4j6q22fOliver Glasner on Ismaila Sarr: “I’m a bit surprised it’s now 20 goals, but I’m pretty sure it will be more at the end of the season.” #CPFC https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/26097630.im-bit-surprised---glasner-hails-crystal-palace-bagsman-sarr/12 May 2026 07:20 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnat4j6q22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mlfp5oop7k2tWhere do you want your statue, Oliver Glasner? Each season, only three teams out of the hundreds of clubs in Europe can lift a continental trophy. Palace are just 90 minutes away from becoming one of those. Surreal does not do it justice. #CPFC https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-chaos-stronger-440790409 May 2026 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfp5oop7k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mkdqf7xhec2lTyrick Mitchell went off with an achilies injury at Anfield. He's been managing it for a while. Should be okay for Thursday's game against Shakhtar Donetsk. #CPFC https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/26053437.oliver-glasner-delivers-tyrick-mitchell-injury-update/25 Apr 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdqf7xhec2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mjyfwcvhwc2vThe wait for Brennan Johnson to fulfil the expectations of his £35m move to Crystal Palace continues. Glasner backed him, but that was more an indictment of his sluggish start than a glowing endorsement of his display vs West Ham. Palace paid for attacking results, not defensive traits. #CPFC https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-spurs-offload-brennan-johnson-436525821 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyfwcvhwc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mjufw6lwzc2c🚨 Exclusive: Maxence Lacroix is set to be involved in Crystal Palace’s clash against West Ham tomorrow. The Frenchman has been given the all clear after being forced off against Fiorentina with a knee injury on Thursday. #CPFC19 Apr 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjufw6lwzc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mjti5e7fv22tIs there a more influential player in the Premier League than Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes? In every season since Fernandes joined #MUFC in January 2020, his goal contributions have hit double figures. He's now just two assists away from a PL record. Piece: https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-bruno-fernandes-henry-de-bruyne-436130519 Apr 2026 07:56 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjti5e7fv22thttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3migxybysnc2f🚨 NEW 📈 Crystal Palace spent £16.8m on agent fees across the 2025-26 season, which is up almost £5m on last season. 🦅 Seven clubs spent less than #CPFC. 💰 League spend on agent fees has risen by 12.5%, with total expenditure reaching a record £460.3m.01 Apr 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3migxybysnc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mi5ikuwn3k2u🚨 Adam Wharton has left the England camp and returned to Crystal Palace. Wharton picked up a knock during yesterday’s friendly against Uruguay. #CPFC28 Mar 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5ikuwn3k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mhsehlnfyk2f🆕 Walter Benitez: “It’s Crystal Palace’s first year in Europe, so every game is like a final.” Chat with the #CPFC goalkeeper 👇 https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25958752.walter-benitez-urges-crystal-palace-adopt-cup-final-mentality/24 Mar 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsehlnfyk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mhppojqtjs2u🗣️ Exclusive - Maxence Lacroix: ‘We can create more legends at Crystal Palace’ 🏆 Just reaching the Conference League final is not enough 🦅 THAT celebration 🇫🇷 His France call-up #CPFC https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25957719.maxence-lacroix-sends-warning-conference-league-contenders/23 Mar 2026 09:10 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhppojqtjs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mhppm44x5s2uExclusive - Will Hughes: 'Football underrates Ismaila Sarr' + a warning against getting carried away after reaching the Conference League quarter-finals. #CPFC https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25958289.will-hughes-hails-underrated-crystal-palace-teammate-ismaila-sarr/23 Mar 2026 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhppm44x5s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mhalf5g5ec2pCrystal Palace is rooted in one type of player: mavericks. Any generation of #CPFC supporters would say that is why they love watching them. Yet that unpredictability has evaporated in Oliver Glasner’s final season, leaving supporters bored as exhausted groans and boos become a matchday staple. https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/crystal-palace-watch-oliver-glasner-429784917 Mar 2026 08:44 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhalf5g5ec2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mh5vspjdrs23Talking points from Crystal Palace’s goalless draw vs Leeds. 🥱 Flatness and apathy have become the norm 🤔 Jumbled Johnson 🤦🏼‍♂️ Bramall’s Blunder #CPFC https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25937979.crystal-palace-0-0-leeds-flatness-apathy-norm/16 Mar 2026 07:12 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5vspjdrs23https://bsky.app/profile/bobbymanzi.bsky.social/post/3mgwkupnnb22iAdam Wharton bemoans European referees. “The referees give fouls for pretty much nothing. You can't be physical and get into them. It's football. It's a contact sport. These referees are just different. It's very inconsistent.” #CPFC Full quotes 👇 https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/25933119.adam-wharton-frustrated-inconsistent-conference-league-officials/13 Mar 2026 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:ytohetaawmw6vptfhddw5o7t/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwkupnnb22i