Palace boss Vieira hopes Zaha will be integral to his Selhurst Park revolution
Patrick Vieira hopes Wilfried Zaha will stay at Crystal Palace and be part of his revolution at Selhurst Park.
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Author: Toby Porter
Bonnie Tyler helps former cancer patient who records album in tribute to medics who treated him at Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals
Lee Michael Walton, 47, from Streatham, has undergone several complex operations on his mouth and face at Guy’s Hospital after it was found he had a tumour, known as chondrosarcoma, in the bone of his face.
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Balham’s Olympian middle-distance runner Snowden thrilled to prove her supporters right
Team GB and Herne Hill Harriers distance runner Katie Snowden says she is delighted to be able to “prove right” those who have supported her on her journey to making her Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
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Balham’s Herne Hill Harrier Katie Snowden through to 1500m Olympic semi-final with personal best in Tokyo
Balham’s Katie Snowden ran a personal best 4mins 2.77 secs to qualify for the semi-finals of the 1500m at the Olympics in the early hours of this morning, Monday August 2. The Herne Hill Harrier was sixth of the top six, and qualifies alongside Laura Muir, who was second in her heat.
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Gaps got too big in midfield, says Warburton after QPR’s 3-3 friendly draw with Leicester
Mark Warburton was encouraged by his team’s display as Queens Park Rangers and Leicester City shared the spoils in an enthralling 3-3 preseason friendly draw. Charlie Austin and Yoann Barbet struck either side of half-time to hand the R’s a two-goal lead the Foxes’ quickfire double saw it quickly evaporate.
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Rowett won’t know yet whether Mason Bennett injury will keep him out for opener at QPR
Millwall manager Gary Rowett fears Mason Bennett may have damage in his ankle following a challenge in Saturday afternoon’s 3-0 win at Ipswich. Bennett, a second half substitute, was forced into an early exit by a challenge which the Lions boss said should have been a penalty.
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Gary Cahill confirms he has refused Crystal Palace’s reduced wages offer and is leaving the club
Gary Cahill has confirmed that he has left Crystal Palace and will not be signing a new deal. The 35-year-old spent two seasons with the South Londoners following his release from Chelsea in 2019.
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Why £7million man George Saville was the ideal signing for Millwall
George Saville’s quick thinking, ability to act on impulse and goal record are the key reasons he is now back at Millwall.
The midfielder, in his last spell for the club, scored 10 goals from central in midfield in 2017-18, as Neil Harris’ side just missed out on a place in the play-offs.
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Five takeaways from Crystal Palace’s 3-1 win against Reading
Despite playing over an hour of the game with 10 men, Patrick Vieira’s side showed resilience and composure to keep the Frenchman’s unbeaten record intact and walk away with a 3-1 win. In Patrick Vieira’s penultimate pre-season friendly before the Premier League campaign commences, the Eagles started slowly at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, struggling to create any clear cut chances or get a real foothold on the ball to dictate the game’s pace.
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Millwall boss Rowett: This could have been an important benchmark for us
Gary Rowett was pleased with his side’s performance as they rounded off their opening fan pre-season games with a victory against Ipswich Town. A brace from Benik Afobe and a Jed Wallace effort gave the Lions a comfortable 3-0 win in front of 900 or so Millwall fans at Portman Road.
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Millwall boss Rowett happy Afobe is off the mark for his side
Gary Rowett had praise for Benik Afobe as the striker opened his account with two goals against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. His brace was backed up by a fine effort from Jed Wallace as Millwall ran out comfortable 3-0 winners against the League One side.
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Gary Rowett on importance of different partnerships as new one emerges
Gary Rowett says his side need to create problems all over the pitch to avoid becoming predictable. Speaking after today’s 3-0 win at Ipswich Town in pre-season, the Lions boss was asked about the importance of the relationship between Jed Wallace, Danny McNamara and Mahlon Romeo.
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Rowett’s possible starting XI for next weekend – Four takeaways from Millwall’s 3-0 win at Ipswich
Millwall eased to a 3-0 win over Ipswich in their final pre-season game before they kick off their campaign away to QPR next Saturday. Here are four things we learned from the game ahead of next weekend’s big kick off.
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Camberwell’s Daryll Neita becomes first GB sprinter in 100m women’s final for 13 years
Daryll Neita from Camberwell has become the first Briton to reach the final of the women’s 100m at the Olympics in 13 years. She made the final after a personal best 10.96 seconds in the semis yesterday, making her the first Team GB finalist since Jeanette Kwakye – now a TV host on the BBC – who came 6th in 2008.
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Lewisham’s Alex Yee takes gold in first Olympics helping Jonny Browlee to win in triathlon mixed relay
Great Britain’s Alex Yee, from Lewisham, and Jessica Learmonth, Jonny Brownlee and Georgia Taylor-Brown won the inaugural Olympic triathlon mixed relay this morning. Individual silver medalist Yee’s anchor leg meant a triumphant Games farewell for Brownlee, 31, the triathlete who secured his first gold in his third Olympics.
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Lawyers for Lambeth sex abuse survivors demand new inquiry into police conduct
Lawyers, social workers and ex-cops have called for a new inquiry into child abuse in Lambeth, because, they claim so much has not been revealed by the latest investigation.
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‘There was no one to help me when I was abused in Lambeth’
Child sex abuse victim speaks out about her ordeal – and how the bitterness will linger until the truth comes out. Sandra Fearon was up in court within weeks of leaving Shirley Oaks – one of Lambeth’s worst children’s homes.
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Lambeth sex abuse survivors demand new inquiry into police failings
Survivors have demanded a new and independent inquiry into police involvement in historic child abuse in Lambeth over police involvement in the scandal.
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Prince of Peckham’s dad on his Olympic silver: “I’m super, super proud”
Olympic silver medallist Kye Walker’s dad – and his coach – has expressed his joy at his son’s performance this morning in Tokyo. The 22-year-old scooped second position – Team GB’s first medal in the sport – and hailed his family and Peckham BMX club for their part in his glory.
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