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Club History - 1950 - 1960 - Oral History

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Although Johnny Byrne emerged as one of Palace's brightest stars, the team continued to struggle in the lower reaches of the Football League. The fans still turned out, though, despite the club having to seek re-election to the League.

Fan spoken to: Brian Hurn ¦ Year of Birth: 1943

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Getting a lift to the ground with Peter Simpson


Fan spoken to: Brian Hurn ¦ Year of Birth: 1943

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Left wingers "Granny" Broughton, Wally Hanlon and Tony Collins


Fan spoken to: Graham Leppard ¦ Year of Birth: 1941

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Mike Deakin being knocked out cold by the Gillingham 'keeper


Fan spoken to: Jim Walker ¦ Year of Birth: 1914

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The effect on the local workforce when Palace do well.


Fan spoken to: Roger Dickson ¦ Year of Birth: 1950

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Jimmy Belcher belching, and roasted peanuts, tanner a bag.


Fan spoken to: Betty Dickson ¦ Year of Birth: 1915

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Taking a new born baby to Selhurst Park


Fan spoken to: John Lane ¦ Year of Birth: 1940

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Losing to Finchley in the FA Cup


Fan spoken to: Brian Halfacre ¦ Year of Birth: 1948

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Hero worshipping Johnny Byrne


Fan spoken to: Terry ONeill ¦ Year of Birth: 1934

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Johnny Byrne behaving himself and the ref tearing up his booking


Fan spoken to: Ted Grant ¦ Year of Birth: 1931

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Fred Dawes being sacked as manager


Fan spoken to: Eric Allen ¦ Year of Birth: 1935

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Memories of players smoking as they ran out, and Bobby Charlton advertising cigarettes


Fan spoken to: Eric Allen ¦ Year of Birth: 1935

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Celebrating 50 years of marriage, and of supporting Palace


Fan spoken to: Peter Lane ¦ Year of Birth: 1936

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An epic journey to Brammall Lane for a Cup game in the snow.


Fan spoken to: Peter Lane ¦ Year of Birth: 1936

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Watching reserve games at Selhurst Park in the snow.


Fan spoken to: Peter Lane ¦ Year of Birth: 1936

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Alfie Noakes' pre-match preparation.


Fan spoken to: Peter Lane ¦ Year of Birth: 1936

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A Cup game at Finchley in a "pea-souper".


Fan spoken to: Eileen Prescott ¦ Year of Birth: 1925

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There was never any fighting in the 50s, even at Millwall!


Fan spoken to: Eileen Prescott ¦ Year of Birth: 1925

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Going to reserve games was the only way to find out how the first team were getting on