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2011: Murray ‘frustrates’ Brighton

“Murray ‘frustrates’ Brighton” is the politest way we can put it.

When Glenn Murray completed a Palace comeback against his former - now current - club, Brighton, one Seagull fan couldn’t contain his vexation and his expletive burst became legendary for south Londoners.

But in reality another iconic moment early in the Eagles’ memorable decade stretched far beyond Murray’s late strike.

Palace had fallen a goal down against rivals Brighton & Hove Albion within just seven minutes of kick-off to Gus Poyet’s men and, in the 79th minute, were facing a cruel defeat on the south coast.