Matthew Luddington tells us about his love affair with Crystal Palace through good times and bad...
Growing up with a father who was a lifelong Manchester United supporter, I had early glimpses of the glitz and glamour associated with supporting one of the world’s biggest clubs.
However, it wasn’t until the 2004-05 Premier League season that I found a profound connection with a team.
Andy Johnson’s 21-goal haul (including 11 penalties) captured my imagination. His single-handed determination to drive Palace’s fight for Premier League survival resonated deeply with me as a striker myself.

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