Crystal Palace vs. Nottingham Forest match thread

[Eaglecoops]

I didn’t watch it, but looking at the stats you’re right

I would say if Forest had Peter Withe and Tony Woodcock up front Sunday we’d definitely have lost that game 🤣

Narghh, they are both in their 60’s

 

[est1905]

One could also argue we were unlucky at Leeds by being offside by a toenail away from a win against a team in form.

Agree, one could also argue we were very unlucky against Everton. Its ridiculous how when we come close to winning a game the glass half empty brigade keep quiet but when we deservedly win we're suddenly 'lucky'

 

[Spindle]

Notts Florist should’ve been 4-0 up by 40 mins. Some woeful defending from us in the first half.

If you're going to take every little bite as a goal, and you've taken one attack as two goals here too, then the score would be something like 3-5 at half time, and 9 - 6 at full time

 

[pssguy]

Narghh, they are both in their 60’s

Make that 70's

 

[Eaglecoops]

Make that 70's

That’s a worry

 

[redshift]

It was political stuff that got you in hot water.

So the ref is so up on the Spanish political scene that he can read and understand something on a shirt pointed away from him at the crowd. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[ASCPFC]

That’s a worry

It's not insurmountable.

 

[ASCPFC]

The term "Pino celebration" refers to a highly publicized viral moment involving Spanish football winger Yéremy Pino during Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup victory celebrations. [1] (Spain host mocks Ronaldo while introducing Yeremy Pino at World Cup celebration)

The World Cup Introduction Mockery

Following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time triumph over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final, the Spanish squad returned to Madrid for an open-top bus parade and an official stage event to greet fans. [1] (Spain host mocks Ronaldo while introducing Yeremy Pino at World Cup celebration)
When introducing Yéremy Pino to the stage, the event host, Juanma Castaño, made a playful, cheeky comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo that immediately went viral on social media: [1] (

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), [2] (Spain host mocks Ronaldo while introducing Yeremy Pino at World Cup celebration)
"In the Lomo del Chino neighborhood, they used to call him Cristiano Ronaldo... but he is the one who has the World Cup." [1] (Derek Katey Caesar), [2] (Spain host mocks Ronaldo while introducing Yeremy Pino at World Cup celebration)
The joke stemmed from a childhood nickname given to Pino for his playing style. The host's punchline explicitly poked fun at the legendary Portuguese icon, who has won almost every major team and individual honor in football except the elusive FIFA World Cup. The comment caused the entire Spanish squad to burst into laughter as Pino walked out, while sparking mixed reactions online between fans who enjoyed the banter and Ronaldo loyalists who found it unnecessary. [1] (Spain host mocks Ronaldo while introducing Yeremy Pino at World Cup celebration), [2] (

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), [3] (CHELSEA F.C FANS CLUB ✅ | 🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo was Mocked during Spain's World Cup victory ceremony as Yeremy Pino was about to step onto the stage. | Facebook), [4] (Derek Katey Caesar)

Alternate Context: Crystal Palace Goal Celebrations

If you are looking at his club career, Yéremy Pino (who moved to Crystal Palace F.C. from Villarreal) has made headlines for two distinct on-pitch goal celebrations: [1] (Yeremy Pino Celebration)
• The Apology Gesture: After scoring his first goals for Crystal Palace, Pino notably celebrated by gesturing an apology to his own supporters. He later explained in interviews that he felt he owed the fans an apology for missing big chances in previous matches.
• The Yellow Card Incident: In October 2026, Pino scored the third goal in a -1 victory over Nottingham Forest. He lifted his match shirt in celebration, which resulted in a yellow card for "excessive celebration". This sparked a minor Premier League refereeing debate online when another player (Jack Rudoni) went unpenalized for a similar shirt-lifting gesture the following day. [1] (Crystal Palace Football Club), [2] (https://support.google.com/knowledgepanel/answer/9787176), [3] (

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)
Are you interested in a specific on-pitch match moment, or would you like to see how football media and fans reacted to the Ronaldo banter during the parade?

 

[mtp1958]

So the ref is so up on the Spanish political scene that he can read and understand something on a shirt pointed away from him at the crowd. Thanks for clearing that up.

Maybe the assistant told him

 

[Norbury Old Git]

Obviously very happy with the result yesterday, but separate from that we do need to find a leader/cheerleader on the pitch. Much as I love Adam, he’s not a demonstrative captain. I know the importance of this role can be overstated, but Lacroix was really good at this and establishing a rapport with the fans.There’s no obvious candidate but I think it would help if one emerged.

Agree. However neither Jedinak or Guehi were either. They relied on Damo and Lacroix to gee everyone up. The reason they were made captains was their influence in the dressing room. Our best ever captain was arguably Jim Cannon. For those too young (or not born) he was called the best central defender never capped by Scotland (when they had a good team) and controlled the players on the pitch. Ian “snowflake” Wright accused him of bullying but funnily enough no other players did in his 17 years at Palace. Being “Mr Nice Guy” gets you nowhere on the pitch.

 

[mtp1958]

Agree. However neither Jedinak or Guehi were either. They relied on Damo and Lacroix to gee everyone up. The reason they were made captains was their influence in the dressing room. Our best ever captain was arguably Jim Cannon. For those too young (or not born) he was called the best central defender never capped by Scotland (when they had a good team) and controlled the players on the pitch. Ian “snowflake” Wright accused him of bullying but funnily enough no other players did in his 17 years at Palace. Being “Mr Nice Guy” gets you nowhere on the pitch.

He called me a tight b****** for not buying raffle tickets , at the player of the year presentation night in the old club house . But I did say after watching us against Notts county we lost away , you expect me to buy after that lol . I did buy . Happier days were players mixed with the fans after games , and done the normal Saturday , Sunday lge club presentation night things . Oh to go back to them days 😍😍

 

[mtp1958]

So the ref is so up on the Spanish political scene that he can read and understand something on a shirt pointed away from him at the crowd. Thanks for clearing that up.

It was nothing todo with political scene . He was advertising his mates single , more of the same . Juseph

 

[ASCPFC]

It was nothing todo with political scene . He was advertising his mates single , more of the same . Juseph

His mate is single? Did he put his phone number and Tinder profile?

 

[ASCPFC]

He called me a tight b****** for not buying raffle tickets , at the player of the year presentation night in the old club house . But I did say after watching us against Notts county we lost away , you expect me to buy after that lol . I did buy . Happier days were players mixed with the fans after games , and done the normal Saturday , Sunday lge club presentation night things . Oh to go back to them days 😍😍

A Scot calling an Englishman tight has a little irony to it.

 

[DANGERCLOSE]

Still buzzing after this win 👍

We just need to sort out defending and we should be ok.

Timber and Benitez outstanding 🙂

Diomande was a bit rubbish for them

Up the palace tonight 👍

 

[silvertop]

So the ref is so up on the Spanish political scene that he can read and understand something on a shirt pointed away from him at the crowd. Thanks for clearing that up.

In terms of post match sanction, smarty pants!

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Still buzzing after this win 👍

We just need to sort out defending and we should be ok.

Timber and Benitez outstanding 🙂

Diomande was a bit rubbish for them

Up the palace tonight 👍

If Timber could add a few goals we'd really have a player on our hands. Watching the CL goals last night there were a few scored from picking up the ball after the keeper had parried a shot out which is something we haven't been great at but with Sage's more aggressive attacking we might see more.

 

[Save Dwindlehurst]

The Macclesfield debacle?
His self preserving rant after the Sunderland game?
Joining a club who stitched us up?
Pinching Munoz?
Adolf Hitler was Austrian as well?

Austro Hungarian imperialism in the Balkans which precipitated WW1 ?

 

[BromleyMonkey]

Austro Hungarian imperialism in the Balkans which precipitated WW1 ?

No that was Pardew’s fault

 

[doombear]

No that was Pardew’s fault

Come on Monkey, you ought to know that EVERYTHING is Pardew's fault - especially when he tries to dance.