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Friday, 14 August 2026
NewsletterWritersAbout
Get the app
01Men's Football
  • Premier League
  • FIFA World Cup 2026
  • Transfers
  • La Liga
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  • EFL Championship
02Women's Football
  • WSL
  • WSL 2
  • WAFCON 2026
  • Women's Champions League
  • Women's World Cup Qualifiers
  • Player Interviews
03Youth Football
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  • Next Up
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Matthew Sanders

Multimedia Journalist with a passion for football, amongst other sports, spanning over 20 years. I grew up in gorgeous and sunny South Africa but now live in Liverpool, England with my wife and family. I support the mighty Liverpool Football Club, and have done for my whole football-following life. As with football and life in general, this comes with its ups and downs.

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Crystal Palace ‘Reach Agreement’ With New Manager After Historic Conference League Triumph

By Matthew Sanders · Journalist · 28 May 2026

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By Matthew Sanders · Journalist · 27 May 2026