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DEAN HENDERSON became visibly emotional as he opened up on the passing of his father, who he insists was “there with” him during Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final triumph.The Palace and England stopper lost his dad, Dougie, before the start of the 2024/25 season. Dean Henderson lost his father, Dougie, last JulyHis late father passed away 11 days after England’s Euro 2024 defeat to SpainHenderson became visibly emotional when speaking about his late dad on GMBCredit: ITVDougie tragically passed away 11 days after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain last July, in which Henderson was an unused substitute. Henderson’s thoughts turned to his late father after his FA Cup final heroics against Manchester City last Saturday, in which he saved a first-half penalty from Omar Marmoush not long after he controversially avoided a red card. And he was once again full of emotion thinking about Dougie, who passed away aged 57, during an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Monday.He said: “It was obviously a hugely emotional day in that respect. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”In the last 24 hours, I’ve probably thought about it quite a lot. “But, obviously, when you’re in the moment, you’ve just got to focus on the game. “The afterthought of it really comes when you can’t pick up the phone with him and have a chat with him and tell him what you’ve done. “He’d have normally been there in the stadium watching. Most read in FootballHenderson paid tribute to Dougie in the immediate aftermath of Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final triumphCredit: GETTY”But listen, it’s incredible and I take good pride knowing that I think he was there with me.”Henderson’s immediate post-match tribute to his late father was equally as touching.Dean Henderson dedicates Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final triumph to dad after his tragic deathThe former Manchester United stopper said: “It’s why I left (Man Utd), it’s what I set out to do. “But honestly I lost my dad at the start of the season and I’ll miss him here today. “But he was with me every kick of the ball today and I dedicate that win to him.” Palace won their first major trophy in their 120-year history thanks to a 1-0 win at Wembley.Eberechi Eze struck in the 16th minute to condemn City to yet more misery this season.Henderson was lucky not to see red in the 24th minute when he handled the ball outside of the box with Erling Haaland bearing down on goal.Dean Henderson played a huge role in Palace’s stunning 1-0 FA Cup final win over CityCredit: GettyThe England international was lucky not to see red for a deliberate handballCredit: GETTYVAR decided the offense WASN’T worthy of a red card, which would have huge ramifications ten minutes later when Henderson saved Marmoush’s spot kick.City boss Pep Guardiola was fuming with the decision and was involved in an angry post-match spat with Henderson.Recalling the incident, Henderson told ITV: “I just want to shake his hand. Read More on The Sun”But I think he was disappointed with the time wasting. “I said, ‘You got the ten minutes you wanted.’ There’s no hard feelings.” More

PEP GUARDIOLA called Dean Henderson a “disgrace” after yesterday’s FA Cup final, claims an expert lip-reader.The Manchester City boss confronted Crystal Palace’s victorious goalkeeper moments after the final whistle.Dean Henderson rowed with Pep Guardiola after the matchCredit: PAThe pair were broken up by Matt TurnerCredit: ReutersHenderson, 28, had been lucky not to be sent off in the first half after handling outside of his box.It later emerged that Guardiola’s frustration did not come from that incident, but from what he perceived to be excessive time-wasting – despite 10 minutes of stoppage time being added on at the end of the 90 minutes.After the game, the Mail enlisted the help of professional lip-reader Jeremy Freeman to analyse the exchange.According to Freeman, Guardiola told Henderson: “You didn’t deserve that. Disgrace.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith Henderson hitting back “You still had your 10 minutes,” Guardiola is said to have added: “It’s not fair play. You should not – it’s not fair.”The incident was broken up by Crystal Palace’s former Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner.Asked about the incident by ITV, Henderson said: “I just want to shake his hand.”But I think he was disappointed with the time wasting.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHenderson, 28, hoists the FA Cup aloftCredit: Getty”I said, ‘You got the ten minutes you wanted’. There’s no hard feelings.”Guardiola, meanwhile, admitted that he was upset by Crystal Palace’s style.Dean Henderson dedicates Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final triumph to dad after his tragic deathThe Spaniard, 54, said of Henderson: “He defended his position, we defend our position. It’s English football. Everyone can do whatever they want.”We have to score goals. We didn’t lose because Henderson did that. They gave nine or 10 minutes extra time but it’s a question of rhythm.”All the fans are there to let 22 players play. When Barcelona play, they attack and the other team attacks and it’s beautiful. But it’s a question of the referee. We don’t have the rhythm.”I understand when it’s 87 minutes, 96, but I don’t feel it. My teams never try because I try to play the game that the people deserve to watch.”Saying that, congratulations to Henderson and Palace because they defended really well and we were not able to score a goal.”Henderson, who saved Omar Marmoush’s first half penalty, went on to dedicate his FA Cup triumph to his late father Dougie.Read More on The SunThe former Manchester United stopper said: “I lost my dad at the start of the season and I’ll miss him here today.”He was with me every kick of the ball today and I dedicate that win to him.”Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

DEAN HENDERSON led Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrations with an X-rated song.The goalkeeper played a crucial role as the Eagles won their first-ever major honour.Dean Henderson enjoyed Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrationsCredit: XHe shouted an X-rated chant to the fansCredit: XEberechi Eze with his medal following the victoryCredit: GoffJoel Ward made sure to keep hold of the trophyCredit: GoffHenderson, 28, escaped a red card for handling the ball outside of the box during the match.He also pulled off a number of impressive saves, including denying Omar Marmoush from the penalty spot.The former Manchester United goalkeeper enjoyed the club’s celebrations into the evening.Henderson was filmed chanting an X-rated song during the club’s celebrations at BoxPark.READ MORE ON DEAN HENDERSONTo the tune of Shakira’s Waka Waka, he chanted: “12th again, who gives a f***. We’ve won the FA Cup.”Palace’s celebrations lasted long into the night as the official social media account asked “Who is still up?” at 12.49am.The post was joined with a video that showed Jean-Philippe Mateta dancing away to Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom by Vengaboys. The FA Cup trophy made an appearance as it was raised from the balcony at the venue for the fans below.Most read in FA CupJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMidfielder Will Hughes was also filmed by a fan enjoying himself as he downed his pint.Stars such as Eberechi Eze and Joel Ward were snapped in their suits as they celebrated.Crystal Palace stars lift FA Cup trophy as they win first major honour in club’s history with win over Man CityJean-Philippe Mateta could be seen having a danceCredit: X/ CPFCThe striker wore his sunglasses long into the nightCredit: X/ CPFCWill Hughes was having a good timeCredit: XHe was filmed downing a pint at BoxParkCredit: XEze looked suave in his suit, while the outgoing Ward could be seen with the trophy as he made a phone call.Ward, 35, is leaving the club after 13 years at the end of the season.The defender has played over 360 times for the Eagles since joining from Portsmouth in 2012.Meanwhile, after the full-time whistle, Henderson clashed with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.The stopper could be seen showing his ten fingers up to the Spaniard due to the length of added time.Guardiola did not appreciate the gesture as he made a beeline for the Palace star.Henderson also dedicated the victory to his dad, who tragically passed away in July 2024.He said on live TV: “It’s why I left (Man Utd), it’s what I set out to do.Read More on The Sun“But honestly, I lost my dad at the start of the season, and I’ll miss him here today.“But he was with me every kick of the ball today and I dedicate that win to him.”Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

OLIVER GLASNER has revealed the eleven-word lesson that he gave to Pep Guardiola during the FA Cup final.The Austrian manager led Crystal Palace to their first major trophy in history with victory over Manchester City.Oliver Glasner warned Pep Guardiola before the FA Cup finalCredit: GettyThe Austrian led Crystal Palace to their first trophyCredit: AlamyEberechi Eze netted a fantastic goal to give the Eagles the lead in the first half.The South London outfit were able to nullify Man City for the remainder of the game to seal the win.Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson was called into action, and he even saved a penalty from Omar Marmoush.But as the game went on, it seemed less and less likely that the Citizens would find their way back into the tie.READ MORE CRYSTAL PALACE NEWSPalace played Guardiola’s side at the Etihad back in April and raced into a two-goal lead.However, City got the better of them as they were level by half time and finished 5-2 victors.Glasner was paying attention though, and after that game boldly warned Guardiola over playing that system again.Speaking after the FA Cup final, the manager admitted that he had issued his message to his opposite number.Most read in FA CupJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe said: “I said to Pep, ‘If we meet again, you can’t play in this system because we will solve it’.”Glasner did not lie as Palace deserved their victory on the Wembley pitch.Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup finalGuardiola had set his City team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation that day.But at Wembley his team featured just three players – Nico O’Reilly, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol – playing in the same positions.He had chanced the attacking personnel with Kevin de Bruyne dropped from the striker role and into midfield.Erling Haaland was given the role of leading the line in the final but was well marshalled by Palace’s defence.Guardiola also swapped both wingers from James McAtee and Omar Marmoush to Jeremy Doku and Savinho.The Eagles did get fortunate as Henderson escaped a red card for denial of a goalscoring opportunity.The goalkeeper batted the ball away with his hand while outside of the box and stopped Haaland from getting through on goal.Read More on The SunAfter the game, he clashed with Guardiola over the ten minutes of added time.The stopper could be seen showing his ten fingers up to the Spaniard, which was not appreciated as he made a beeline for the Palace star.Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

CRYSTAL PALACE were inspired to FA Cup glory by an incredible tifo with a heartwarming meaning.The Eagles made history on Saturday as they lifted their first-ever trophy with a 1-0 win over Manchester City.Crystal Palace were inspired to FA Cup glory by a heartwarming tifoThe Eagles beat Man City 1-0 to lift their first ever trophyCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThe tifo was inspired by fan Mark Wealleans, who died from cancer in 2017In the tifo, Wealleans was celebrating Darren Ambrose’s strike against Man Utd in 2011Credit: AP:Associated PressEberechi Eze’s 16th minute strike was enough to seal glory at Wembley.While Dean Henderson avoided a red card for handball before saving a penalty moments later.The game even ended with a clash between Henderson and City boss Pep Guardiola, who was left fuming at full-time.But there was a major inspiration behind the Eagles’ brilliant victory in north west London.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBefore kick-off, a stunning tifo was unveiled by Palace fans bearing the message: “Wembley will shake… and it will be beautiful.”Alongside was an image of a Palace fan celebrating with two children.And during the match, the club explained the heartwarming reason behind the fans’ display.Posting a tweet, which also showed the original picture it was based on, Palace explained all with a caption declaring: “Best fans in the world.”Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe Eagles wrote: “After Darren Ambrose’s 40 yard screamer against Manchester United in 2011, the cameras panned to the away end and, amidst 3,000 supporters jumping for joy, found an adrenalised red-and-blue clad supporter, Mark Wealleans, screaming with passion while holding up two young Palace lads who — then nine and six-years-old — responded by bursting into tears.“Tragically, Mark Wealleans, a proud south London and Season Ticket holder, lost his life in February 2017, aged just 49, five months after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.Furious Pep Guardiola and Dean Henderson clash on pitch after Crystal Palace’s FA Cup triumphREAD MORE ON PALACE’S INCREDIBLE FA CUP TRIUMPHEbere Eze scored the only goal of the game after 16 minutesDean Henderson then avoided a red card for handballThe ace was clearly outside his box when he stopped Erling Haaland from going throughHenderson then saved Omar Marmoush’s penalty 10 minutes later“His two kids are in the crowd today continuing the Palace supporting tradition.”Fans responded with delight to the emotional tribute.One said: “Another reason why every other football fan is delighted for Palace.”Another declared: “Wow what an honour and gesture, thank you.”One noted: “Love that, amazing, congrats Palace.”Another added: “Nah this is class, RIP.”Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.Pep Guardiola clashed with Henderson at full timeThe City boss was left fuming at the resultGuardiola still gave it large as Henderson hugged Oliver GlasnerPep waved a finger at Henderson as he walked offThe tifo certainly seemed to do the trick for Palace.Oliver Glasner’s men put in a monstrous defensive effort to keep City at bay, with goalkeeper Henderson putting in several big saves.But the stopper was lucky to be on the pitch after handling the ball outside his own half.He was only saved from a red card thanks to a controversial VAR check after swatting the ball away from a goal-bound Erling Haaland.And the decision proved to be pivotal as Henderson went on to save a penalty from Omar Marmoush just 10 minutes later.Read More on The SunPep Guardiola was left raging at full-time as he clashed with Henderson, who dedicated Palace’s incredible win to his late father.And it was the goalie who had the last laugh as he joined teammates for a trophy lift they and Palace’s fans will never forget.Man City ratingsMANCHESTER CITY were stunned by Crystal Palace at Wembley, condemning Pep Guardiola to a first trophyless season in eight years. More

ADAM WHARTON was forced to miss Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrations after being taken for concussion tests at the final whistle.Wharton put in a huge performance as Palace beat favourites Man City 1-0 at Wembley to clinch their first-ever trophy.Adam Wharton missed Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrations as he was being treated for concussionCredit: ReutersManager Oliver Glasner celebrates in front of the Crystal Palace fansCredit: GettyOliver Glasner’s side made history as the result also sealed a place in next season’s Europa League.The game was full of drama as Ebere Eze gave Palace the lead on 16 minutes.Dean Henderson then avoided a red card for handling outside the box, being saved by a controversial VAR call.The Palace goalie then stopped an Omar Marmoush penalty 10 minutes later.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Henderson, who paid a tearful tribute to his dad later on, was then embroiled in a post-match bust-up with City boss Pep Guardiola.However, nothing could stop Palace from celebrating their win.The party started at full-time as jubilant players collected their gold medals from Prince William before holding the FA Cup trophy aloft.But there was one notable absence on the famous Wembley steps.Most read in FA CupWharton was not present for the trophy lift as he was being checked over by docs for concussion.The midfielder took a ball in the face from a Kevin De Bruyne shot during the match.Furious Pep Guardiola and Dean Henderson clash on pitch after Crystal Palace’s FA Cup triumphAnd while pals partied on the pitch with their title, Wharton was being assessed as to whether he was suffering from concussion or not.Fans were quick to wish Euro 2024 finalist Wharton well.One said: “Rapid and quick recovery Adam.”Another declared: “Showed great sportsmanship prioritising his health over celebrations.”One noted: “Bet he is still super happy.”Another added: “Gutted for him, hope he’s OK.” More