Anyone going? I don't live far from Selhurst so might go for a laugh. Money for a good cause too.
"Following on from last year's successful re-staging of the 1990 FA Cup final between Palace and Manchester United in aid of Geoff Thomas' Leukaemia Foundation, the club are delighted to announce another equally stunning event.
Who can forget that classic FA Cup semi-final between the Eagles and Liverpool back in 1990? For those of you too young, or those who couldn't be at the original tie, there now comes a chance to hopefully re-live some Palace history.
Having lost 9-0 to the Reds at Anfield earlier in the season, the pundits gave Steve Coppell's Palace side no chance in the game at Villa Park. But, even though they went behind twice in the game, the Eagles fought back to win 4-3 with current Charlton Athletic manager Alan Pardew heading in an extra-time winner. The Liverpool side that day included the likes of Alan Hansen, Steve Staunton, Ronnie Whelan, John Barnes, Steve McMahon, Ian Rush and Peter Beardsley amongst others, but it was Palace who went on to contest the final against Manchester United.
Now, on Tuesday 20th March 2007, Selhurst Park is hosting a re-staging of that famous game between Palace and Liverpool. The match will feature many of the ex-players from both sides as they re-play a match that Palace supporters voted as their favourite of all-time.
The squads for the game are taking shape by the week. Former Palace captain and popular defender Gareth Southgate has now confirmed his attendance for the game and he will return to the Selhurst Park pitch as a member of the Eagles squad.
The Liverpool side will also be graced with the midfield skills of Jamie Redknapp and the once explosive pace and skill of winger Mark Walters, with both players confirming their place in the Reds squad.
The names of those already confirmed for both sides are as follows:- Palace - Nigel Martyn, John Pemberton, Andy Gray, Andy Thorn, Geoff Thomas, Mark Bright, Alan Pardew, Dave Madden, Ian Wright, Andy Woodman, Gavin Nebbeling, Gareth Southgate - Manager Steve Coppell.
Liverpool :- Ronnie Whelan, John Barnes, Steve McManaman, John Durnin, Michael Thomas, Alan Kennedy, Jan Molby, Rob Jones, Mark Walters, Jamie Redknapp.
So make sure you're here for what should be a tremendous occasion as these top class players look to roll back the years and entertain the crowd whilst all in the name of a worthwhile cause.
See the Wright-Bright partnership reunited, see Nigel Martyn don the gloves again, or watch the likes of John Barnes, Jan Molby and Steve McManaman bring the famous Liverpool swagger from the late 1980's and early 1990's to SE25."
"Following on from last year's successful re-staging of the 1990 FA Cup final between Palace and Manchester United in aid of Geoff Thomas' Leukaemia Foundation, the club are delighted to announce another equally stunning event.
Who can forget that classic FA Cup semi-final between the Eagles and Liverpool back in 1990? For those of you too young, or those who couldn't be at the original tie, there now comes a chance to hopefully re-live some Palace history.
Having lost 9-0 to the Reds at Anfield earlier in the season, the pundits gave Steve Coppell's Palace side no chance in the game at Villa Park. But, even though they went behind twice in the game, the Eagles fought back to win 4-3 with current Charlton Athletic manager Alan Pardew heading in an extra-time winner. The Liverpool side that day included the likes of Alan Hansen, Steve Staunton, Ronnie Whelan, John Barnes, Steve McMahon, Ian Rush and Peter Beardsley amongst others, but it was Palace who went on to contest the final against Manchester United.
Now, on Tuesday 20th March 2007, Selhurst Park is hosting a re-staging of that famous game between Palace and Liverpool. The match will feature many of the ex-players from both sides as they re-play a match that Palace supporters voted as their favourite of all-time.
The squads for the game are taking shape by the week. Former Palace captain and popular defender Gareth Southgate has now confirmed his attendance for the game and he will return to the Selhurst Park pitch as a member of the Eagles squad.
The Liverpool side will also be graced with the midfield skills of Jamie Redknapp and the once explosive pace and skill of winger Mark Walters, with both players confirming their place in the Reds squad.
The names of those already confirmed for both sides are as follows:- Palace - Nigel Martyn, John Pemberton, Andy Gray, Andy Thorn, Geoff Thomas, Mark Bright, Alan Pardew, Dave Madden, Ian Wright, Andy Woodman, Gavin Nebbeling, Gareth Southgate - Manager Steve Coppell.
Liverpool :- Ronnie Whelan, John Barnes, Steve McManaman, John Durnin, Michael Thomas, Alan Kennedy, Jan Molby, Rob Jones, Mark Walters, Jamie Redknapp.
So make sure you're here for what should be a tremendous occasion as these top class players look to roll back the years and entertain the crowd whilst all in the name of a worthwhile cause.
See the Wright-Bright partnership reunited, see Nigel Martyn don the gloves again, or watch the likes of John Barnes, Jan Molby and Steve McManaman bring the famous Liverpool swagger from the late 1980's and early 1990's to SE25."
Comment