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Parish Writes on Tel Aviv, the FA Cup and Lower Holmesdale

Chairman Steve Parish has penned his regular programme notes. Read on the full extract.

Welcome to the supporters, staff, players and directors of Fulham to south London today, and welcome back to each and every Palace fan.

Firstly, the thoughts of everyone at Crystal Palace are with the families of Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson, and all at Cardiff City and Nantes, following their disappearance.

Last week, I joined an academy squad in Tel Aviv as they took part in a very competitive international tournament. It was an experience for them, learning about the realities of life as a footballer with flights, early starts, staying in hotels away from family and the pressure of competitive football.