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Actors, pop stars, comedians and filmmakers are all famous Crystal Palace fans.
There’s more excitement to come too, with that silverware booking the team a place in the Europa League next season. Eagles supporters best get their passports at the ready for trips across the continent.
10 famous Crystal Palace supporters
Simon Bird, Actor
The Inbetweeners star confessed that he was a Crystal Palace fan when on Soccer AM during the show’s heyday. The actor is also a qualified referee.
Bill Nighy, Actor
The 75-year-old is a very well known Crystal Palace fan. He is the patron of the Crystal Palace Children's Charity and regularly speaks to the club and goes on visits.
Naga Munchetty, Journalist
The BBC newsreader confirmed her love for Crystal Palace on social media platform X in 2013. She wrote: “So I live 5 mins from Watford but grew up 5 mins from Crystal Palace. Still sticking to my roots. Come on #cpfc!”
Jo Brand, Comedian
Brand was one of the celebrities to pen a message of good luck to the Eagles ahead of the FA Cup final this year. She wrote: “Hello, Jo Brand here, sending an 'all fingers crossed' message to the brilliant Palace team and staff, wishing them all the luck in the world for the 17th May. I have been a Palace fan for many, many years, as have most of my family.
“It would mean so much to us, as we lost our favourite family Palace fan, my brother Bill, four years ago, and we have lots of happy memories about the times we spent at Selhurst Park with Bill and his Hasting mates, who travelled up in a minibus, pristine and sober, and left quite a lot worse for wear on the journey home after sharing a big group meal with the London branch of the Palace fan club.
“The atmosphere at Selhurst Park, the fans and the determination of the team are a powerful combination. I know the Eagles can do it, and I’m so proud to be asked to add a message of support.”
Katy B, Singer
The ‘Katy On A Mission’ singer is from Peckham and is another famous Crystal Palace supporter who shared a message ahead of the cup final. She said: “The team are doing great. They just seem to be so much more confident, playing in harmony together, and everyone looks like they’re really enjoying themselves on the pitch – it’s a joy to see.
“We’ve beaten some big teams to get here and that can give us confidence. I just think Saturday’s game, being the underdogs… I feel like we’re gonna have that edge and fight even harder because of that. I’m just hoping that we keep in that magical stride, score lots of goals and don’t let any in… for my nerves, I’m hoping it’ll be another 3-0 situation – but we’ll see!”
Matthew Wright, Presenter
The TV Presenter gave an interview about his love for Crystal Palace way back in 2004. His love for the club comes having grown up in Croydon.
He said: “I went to school at John Fisher in Purley and supporting Palace was really the only option unless you wanted aggro from the older kids! If Aldo Navarro reads this, he’ll know what I mean!
“I love it! I think football has really suffered because of the media’s fixation with a handful of clubs and players. You’ve got to stick to your roots because that’s where the passion lies. And without passion there’s no football.”
Paul Greengrass, Director
The famous director and journalist is a well known Crystal Palace fan. He’s recorded a podcast for the club alongside Bill Nighy and was sent a public congratulations from Parish when being awarded a CBE a couple of years ago.
Parish wrote: “Congratulations to the massively talented Paul Greengrass on his #CBE for services to the arts. A HUGE @cpfc fan, a great mate, a source of endless inspiration and advice as well as being an extraordinary writer and film maker. He’s one of our own!”
Eddie Izzard, Actor
The comedian and actor is a passionate Crystal Palace fan. They have participated in the Palace for Life Marathon March and given frequent interviews to the club. Izzard became an associate director at the club in 2012 after over 40 years of support.
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Bill Wyman, Musician
The Rolling Stones star is an outspoken Crystal Palace supporter. He penned a message on his website following the team’s FA Cup win last season. It read: “My father took me on my 10th birthday to my first Crystal Palace football match on 26th October 1946 - the first season after World War II. They were playing against Port Vale in the 3rd Division and lost 2-1.
“From that day they became my team, and I have followed them and seen the rise from the 4t, to the 3rd division into the 2nd and then the 1st division, and finally into the Premiership, where they are now an established team.
“After the first FA Cup Final that I attended - thanks to manager Steve Coppell at the time - it was a 3-3 draw, and my friends Ian Wright gave me his boots while Mark Bridge gave me his shirt. I’ve waited 78 years for this momentous occasion to happen - and it finally did on Saturday - third time lucky. Long Live the Eagles - with Europe next season!”
Liam Neeson, Actor
Neeson was born in Northern Ireland and moved to London in his 30s. When arriving in the capital, the actor was supposedly keen to find a football team to support and ended up opting for Crystal Palace. The 73-year-old is reported to have been charmed by Selhurst Park and has been spotted at the ground.
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