The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

Palace win the FA Cup, while Forest set up final day decider with Chelsea

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May 19, 2025
Adrian Clarke, a former pro and football analyst, Daniel Storey, a savvy journalist, Sasha Goryunov, an insightful commentator, and Dom Fifield, covering Crystal Palace, dive into the thrilling FA Cup victory of Crystal Palace over Manchester City. They discuss the tactical brilliance behind the win and its importance for the club's identity. Additionally, tension rises in the Premier League with closely contested positions for Europe, highlighted by Nottingham Forest's crucial win setting the stage for a gripping final match day.
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ANECDOTE

Palace's Emotional First Major Trophy

  • Crystal Palace fans experienced pure joy as the club won its first major trophy, the FA Cup.
  • For many, it was an emotional event culminating decades of waiting and near misses.
INSIGHT

Palace's Tactical Masterclass

  • Palace chose a defensive, counter-attacking plan that worked perfectly against City in the final.
  • Despite City controlling possession, Palace's discipline and urgency secured the historic victory.
INSIGHT

Henderson's Historic Penalty Save

  • Dean Henderson's penalty save was one of only four in FA Cup final history outside shootouts.
  • His confident anticipation of the penalty direction was key to that crucial moment.
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