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The Cup Final squad's classy acts for staff at Selhurst Park

Speaking on the official Palace Podcast, long-serving staff member Terry Byfield revealed the thoughtful acts performed by members of Crystal Palace's highly successful squad under Steve Coppell.

At the end of the 1980s and start of the '90s, Palace were perhaps at their most triumphant: securing promotion in '89, an FA Cup final in 1990 and a third place finish in '91. But the Eagles who helped push the club to such accomplishments remained humble and considerate.

Former Assistant Club Secretary Terry Byfield recalls: "Geoff Thomas and John Pemberton used to come over quite a bit [to spend time with Palace staff].