Winging It: A Crystal Palace Podcast

Palace head to North London and leave Tottenham in absolute disarray. Ismaïla Sarr bags a brace as the Eagles thrash Spurs on their own patch, sending the hosts hurtling towards the Championship and giving the travelling Palace fans every excuse to celebrate. Party? Ball? Very much had.Elsewhere in the wonderfully chaotic world of football, Oliver Glasner has somehow managed to pick up a six-month driving ban after speeding down the Old Kent Road, while over in Brazil a match descended into utter madness with 23 red cards shown in a single game. Just another normal week in football.We also look ahead to Thursday night’s Conference League clash at Selhurst Park against AEK Larnaca. Can Palace avenge the 1-0 defeat from the league stage and take a step closer to Europe’s latter rounds?Terence, Albert and Hesketh pick through the goals, the nonsense and the fallout from a glorious night for Palace in N17. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another trip to Old Trafford, another tale of officiating woe. Terence, Albert and Hesketh relive Palace’s defeat at Manchester United, where the referee from Manchester apparently decided to let Harry Maguire take charge instead, resulting in Maxence Lacroix seeing red and United being handed a penalty that felt all too familiar.Next up it’s Spurs away, with both sides stumbling badly. With Tottenham winless in ten and Palace searching for momentum, the big question is simple: when two footballing patients meet, will it be Dr Palace or Dr Spurs performing the surgery?Finally, Stel from the This is Mappa Cypriot Football Podcast joins us to explain exactly what on earth is going on at AEK Larnaca, with Palace’s upcoming Conference League opponents seemingly going nuclear at the worst possible time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the fanbase previously split on Glasner’s future, one word poured petrol on the fire. We unpack the fallout from the “humble” comments, the mood inside Selhurst as banners went up, and why the tide of opinion has finally turned against the manager.Terence recounts the chaos of missing his flight back from Bosnia as we break down the performance against Zrinjski and what the second leg could have in store. Back on home soil, there’s a much-needed win over Wolves to savour, from the fans’ reaction to Pino’s substitution, to Chris “Jimi Hendrix” Richards riffing at the back, and Guessand striking the decisive note.Not a full-blown revival just yet, but perhaps the first flickers of cohesion, resilience and belief that better days might not be too far away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre-kick-off, Terence and Hesketh set the scene in Bosnia. Then it’s a trio of Winging It debuts. TikTok Keith, fan of the pod George, and Palace Addiction author James Howland. Plus bonus Dublin content with Chris Waters, which was the only recording we managed on that boozy night back in December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the future to the first team, it’s a classic Palace rollercoaster. We celebrate a huge win for the Women and the U18s’ FA Youth Cup run, plus Terence gears up for the Palace for Life Bike From Arsenal (sponsors very much welcome!).We had a lovely day at the seaside with our friends and relive the 1-0 win at Brighton, but the feel-good factor evaporates fast as Burnley stun Selhurst, despite a dream home debut brace from Strand Larsen. Cue the big question: has Glasner reached the end of the road at SE25?With Wolves, United, Spurs and the Conference League looming, the next few weeks could define the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 100 is a special one. Mike Rankine joins us to reflect on 16.5 years as Crystal Palace’s matchday announcer. From how he got the job to Crystanbul, Big Shaq, Elvis-Gate, pronunciation nightmares and unforgettable Selhurst atmospheres. It’s a brilliant chat with the voice a generation of fans grew up with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the Winging It transfer special! Terence, Albert and Hesketh welcome Carl to run the rule over Palace’s January window. The signings, the ones that got away, and whether the club did enough. Plus thoughts on the Forest game and an early look ahead to Brighton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Palace’s miserable run grinds on, Terence, Hesketh and Albert ask the uncomfortable question: is Jean-Philippe Mateta being unfairly hung out to dry, or is the criticism justified? The panel pick through another frustrating defeat to Chelsea, with Darren England once again centre-stage for all the wrong reasons at Selhurst Park. There’s a full rundown of the latest transfer noise, a look ahead to the trip to Mostar, and a surreal moment as Glasner is confronted in the street. Another week, another crisis meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walking on broken Glasner, try not to cut your feet! The fallout from Oliver Glasner’s explosive post-match press conference at Sunderland dominates this week as the panel ask the uncomfortable questions: has the Austrian damaged his reputation, and should he still be the man in charge at Selhurst Park? We touch on the defeat at the Stadium of Light, discuss JP Mateta’s uncertain future and the chain of events that might follow, and laugh at Esse scoring against Millwall and celebrating right in front of their fans. There’s also time to say goodbye to Marc Guéhi and congratulate Sarr on winning the memorable AFCON final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As many of us were booking flights to Bosnia in the wake of the Conference League draw, one could have been excused for expecting a fairly run of the mill press conference in the build up to Sunderland. Instead, one of the most explosive Crystal Palace press conferences in the history of the Club took place as it was revealed that both the Head Coach and the Club captain would be leaving South London. As a result, Terence, Hesketh and Carl have assembled at short notice to share their thoughts on the days events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terence, Albert and Hesketh are reunited for the first time in over a month and unfortunately just in time to pick over the bones of an utterly shambolic third-round exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Macclesfield.We try to delay the inevitable by talking about the Main Stand redevelopment, Mamadou Sakho calling time on his career, Conor Gallagher heading to Tottenham Hotspur, and the entertaining 0–0 draw with Aston Villa - but there’s no escaping it.The Macclesfield result has to be dissected, the blame has to be shared, and absolutely nobody gets out unscathed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Albert and Hesketh link up this week to re-live the events of the past week, including club record signing, a home draw against Fulham that saw Joachim Andersen lose his rag again and our annual defeat away at Newcastle.The guys discuss loans out, loanees returning, the usual Guehi gossip and the added bonus of the "Glasner to Man U” train gathering pace.We also wonder if Villa's Palace curse will finally end, whether we'll have four keepers on the bench and who will be fit enough to start against Macclesfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mammoth catch-up episode this week as Carl joins Hesketh to fill in the gaps since the last episode. Wins and draws in Europe, academy graduates, the inability to defend set pieces or convert chances and a big old chat about the upcoming transfer window, both in and out, are all covered.Oh, and we all know everyone’s favourite moment of 2025 so we don’t bother with that Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crystal Palace won at Craven Cottage for the third time this year, which raises the big philosophical question: do we get to keep Fulham now?The boys look ahead to the FA Cup defence with a first-round trip to Macclesfield – a new ground for many of the travelling faithful – and with four all-Premier League ties, we can’t help but ask: what’s stopping us from doing it all again in 2026?There’s plenty off the pitch too: breaking ground on the new stand in January, the prospect of buying another club and forming a MCO and Glasner potentially hinting at a new contract.All that and much more on this week’s episode of Winging It. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After going ahead against both Strasbourg and Manchester United but failing to see it out, the Eagles got it right at Burnley to climb back into 5th place in the Premier League.Terence, Albert and Hesketh break down a frantic three games in six days, dig into the newly released CAS appeal document that lays everything bare, and cover all the chaos, context and Palace-flavoured drama in between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Winging It, the boys relive the Strasbourg away day where Palace’s finishing let them down but the vibes certainly didn’t. Terence, Albert and Hesketh are joined by Neil, Sergio, Grant and Chris to unpack everything from French onion soup to Alan Lee's legend status. The result on the pitch wasn’t what we hoped for but the people, the stories and the chaos made it a trip to remember. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eze and Olise may have moved on, but Palace are flying: 5th in the league, into the League Cup quarter-finals, and cruising in Europe so where is the Glasner slide? The boys dig into Landon Donovan’s bizarre comments about Glasner and Chris Richards, earning him a spot on the shit list, with Idris Elba narrowly avoiding joining him for calling us “Crystal.” Palace Women spark the question: when was the last time you saw a headlock?We relive the 2–0 win over Wolves on Hesketh’s 1000th Palace match, with Wharton shining and Pino sticking in a possible Goal of the Season contender.Is a top-flight points record genuinely in sight for the Eagles?Plus, a look ahead to Strasbourg, and Albert gets some essential French lessons for surviving the home end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six months on from Crystal Palace’s FA Cup triumph, the boys kick things off with some glossy-eyed nostalgia. They dive into the international break to see how Palace’s players have been getting on before tackling Daniel Muñoz’s eyebrow-raising comments about wanting to play for Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG or Manchester United. There’s a quick look back at the 0–0 draw with Brighton and a look ahead to Wolves, a milestone game that will be Hesketh’s 1,000th Palace match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Winging It, we chat with Felix White about his new book Whatever Will Be, Will Be. The book follows Felix’s journey to a match in every round of the 2024/25 FA Cup, a season that ended with Crystal Palace lifting the trophy for the first time in our history, even knocking out his beloved Fulham along the way. From Penrith vs Pickering Town to Eze’s strike and Henderson’s save at Wembley, Felix captures the magic of the Cup like few others. But this is more than a football story, it’s a deeply personal reflection on love, vulnerability, and why our clubs mean so much to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terence, Hesketh and Albert are back with tales from the continent — Albert’s trip to Lecce vs Napoli and Terence’s Belgian football pilgrimage to Dender vs Royal Olympic Charleroi, complete with an unexpected encounter with the Lord of the Dance cast while watching Liverpool vs Palace in a Gent Irish bar.The lads relive the Sarr-inspired win at Anfield, weigh up the fixture pile-up caused by Palace’s Carabao Cup progress, and celebrate Palace’s 100th Premier League home win, fuelled by Lerma’s standout display in the 2-0 triumph over Brentford. They wrap up with a look ahead to AZ Alkmaar and Brighton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.