Crystal Palace announce plans for new stadium

In 1861 Crystal Palace began playing at the Crystal Palace National Sports Center, the center also hosted the FA Cup Final from 1895 – 1914.  Crystal Palace FC became a professional soccer team in 1905, and in 1923 they moved to their own designated stadium ‘Selhurst Park’ in nearby South Norwood, a borough of Croydon. Crystal Palace … Continue reading

Aston Villa sign Darren Bent for $36,000,000

Aston Villa today announced the club’s record highest transfer fee for the signature of 26 year old striker Darren Bent for £24,000,000 (US $36,000,000).  Since 2005, Darren Bent has scored the third most goals of any player in the Premiership with 82 to his name, only Didier Drogba of Chelsea and Man Utd’s Wayne Rooney have … Continue reading

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