Palace Rising

From the shadow of the Crystal Palace itself to the roar of Selhurst Park, Palace Rising tells the full story of one of English football's most resilient and distinctive clubs. This is the journey of Crystal Palace through early football history, wartime disruption, long years of struggle, flashes of brilliance, near misses at Wembley, the trauma of administration, the rescue that saved the club, and the modern rise from survival to silverware.

Written in a narrative, fact-based style, this independent book follows Palace as it becomes the voice of South London: fierce, local, defiant, and unforgettable. From Malcolm Allison's reinvention and the Team of the Eighties to Steve Coppell's great side, Wilfried Zaha's return, and the long-awaited FA Cup triumph, this is the story of a club that kept getting back up until it finally reached the summit.

For supporters, football historians, and readers who love stories of identity, endurance, and transformation, Palace Rising is a celebration of what made Crystal Palace more than a football club. It is the story of how South London's underdogs became winners.

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