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Crystal Palace hires new manager to boost attack

8/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Crystal Palace hired a new manager to lift an attack that posted second-worst goals per game (0.31) in 2025-26.
The club began a £150 million stand at Selhurst Park this summer, targeting 2028/early 2029 completion with 34,000 seats.
Owners Josh Harris, David Blitzer and Woody Johnson are reportedly selling their 79 % stakes, pressuring chair Steve Parish for investors.
Joél Drakes-Thomas debuted at 16 years, 192 days, becoming Palace’s youngest Premier League player at 16 years, 194 days.

History

Historical Context

After Simon Jordan rescued Crystal Palace from administration in 2000 and promised a major Selhurst Park redevelopment that never materialised, the club transferred to American investors Josh Harris and David Blitzer in 2015 and to former Jets owner Woody Johnson in June 2025. Johnson’s £190 million purchase fuels the new manager’s mandate and a fresh stadium-expansion plan.

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Story summary

Crystal Palace hired a new manager to lift an attack that posted second-worst goals per game (0.31) in 2025-26.
The club began a £150 million stand at Selhurst Park this summer, targeting 2028/early 2029 completion with 34,000 seats.
Owners Josh Harris, David Blitzer and Woody Johnson are reportedly selling their 79 % stakes, pressuring chair Steve Parish for investors.
Joél Drakes-Thomas debuted at 16 years, 192 days, becoming Palace’s youngest Premier League player at 16 years, 194 days.

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