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IMilburn Chiang Rai / Rayong 20 Sep 21 7.48pm
An early memory of Palace for me was Terry Long crashing in a long range goal in the famous friendly vs Real Madrid ...
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Chiang Rai / Rayong 20 Sep 21 7.48pm

An early memory of Palace for me was Terry Long crashing in a long range goal in the famous friendly vs Real Madrid ...

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Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 20 Sep 21 8.42pm
I got to know Terry quite well after he retired, as we were neighbours. He lived in High Wycombe and whilst playing for Wycombe Wanderers was recommended to the club by one of our Directors, who was part of the family that owned Ercol Furniture. I, too, saw the game against Real Madrid and was on the Holmesdale right behind the shot. I think it's fair to say that the defenders gave him the time and space to hit it! It was, after all, an exhibition match, but so wonderful to see their world-class stars at our ground. Terry was very laid back about it! He played in the days of the maximum wage, so did not live the superstar life they do now in the PL. I lost touch when we moved on. Sad to know he has passed. For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.
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Truro Cornwall 20 Sep 21 8.42pm

I got to know Terry quite well after he retired, as we were neighbours. He lived in High Wycombe and whilst playing for Wycombe Wanderers was recommended to the club by one of our Directors, who was part of the family that owned Ercol Furniture.

I, too, saw the game against Real Madrid and was on the Holmesdale right behind the shot. I think it's fair to say that the defenders gave him the time and space to hit it! It was, after all, an exhibition match, but so wonderful to see their world-class stars at our ground. Terry was very laid back about it!

He played in the days of the maximum wage, so did not live the superstar life they do now in the PL. I lost touch when we moved on. Sad to know he has passed.

For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally.

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Zimeagle Harare 21 Sep 21 3.27pm
That's sad - RIP Terry. I remember the Real Madrid goal and his testimonial. Not a star, but I remember him as a reliable, sound player who was held in high regard and affection by the fans.
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Harare 21 Sep 21 3.27pm

That's sad - RIP Terry.
I remember the Real Madrid goal and his testimonial.
Not a star, but I remember him as a reliable, sound player who was held in high regard and affection by the fans.

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baldeagle73 Leamington spa 21 Sep 21 3.29pm
Sad news RIP terry walking down the holmesdale road to see the palace aces!
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Leamington spa 21 Sep 21 3.29pm

Sad news RIP terry

walking down the holmesdale road to see the palace aces!

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Superwag Westoning, Bedfordshire 11 Oct 21 9.07am
Just seen this thread. Terry Long - such a great player for Palace in the day. I too remember the Real Madrid goal but he was more than just that. A real pro who never let the team or the fans down. RIP Terry Beckenham born; Palace for life (since 195.
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Westoning, Bedfordshire 11 Oct 21 9.07am

Just seen this thread.
Terry Long - such a great player for Palace in the day. I too remember the Real Madrid goal but he was more than just that. A real pro who never let the team or the fans down. RIP Terry

Beckenham born; Palace for life (since 195.

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Pete53 Hassocks 13 Oct 21 10.14am
Originally posted by eagleman13 He was indeed & ive found the score CPFC 2-6 IntXI I thought the score was something silly like 7-5 but that may have been the George Petchy testimonial game a year or two later.
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Hassocks 13 Oct 21 10.14am

Originally posted by eagleman13

He was indeed & ive found the score CPFC 2-6 IntXI

I thought the score was something silly like 7-5 but that may have been the George Petchy testimonial game a year or two later.

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glaziermart 13 Oct 21 10.42pm
Top player. So consistent. Loved watching him play
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13 Oct 21 10.42pm

Top player. So consistent. Loved watching him play

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Spiderman Horsham 14 Oct 21 8.22am
It seems that CPFC Trust asked the club why they hadn’t commemorated Terry, when they had Jimmy Greaves and Roger Hunt, apparently it had not been considered! Absolutely staggering Edited by Spiderman (14 Oct 2021 8.23am)
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Horsham 14 Oct 21 8.22am

It seems that CPFC Trust asked the club why they hadn’t commemorated Terry, when they had Jimmy Greaves and Roger Hunt, apparently it had not been considered! Absolutely staggering

Edited by Spiderman (14 Oct 2021 8.23am)

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Teddy Eagle 14 Oct 21 9.35am
Originally posted by Spiderman It seems that CPFC Trust asked the club why they hadn’t commemorated Terry, when they had Jimmy Greaves and Roger Hunt, apparently it had not been considered! Absolutely staggering Edited by Spiderman (14 Oct 2021 8.23am) That is really disappointing for a player who had the second highest number of appearances for the club. One ex-player some will remember is Roy Barry, a pretty fiercesome competitor, who is still going strong at 79. When last seen in April he was delivering for a local fishmonger.
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14 Oct 21 9.35am

Originally posted by Spiderman

It seems that CPFC Trust asked the club why they hadn’t commemorated Terry, when they had Jimmy Greaves and Roger Hunt, apparently it had not been considered! Absolutely staggering

Edited by Spiderman (14 Oct 2021 8.23am)

That is really disappointing for a player who had the second highest number of appearances for the club.
One ex-player some will remember is Roy Barry, a pretty fiercesome competitor, who is still going strong at 79. When last seen in April he was delivering for a local fishmonger.

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jackosperoni Penzance, Cornwall 14 Oct 21 10.52am
Scored the only goal on my first visit to 'The Temple of Football' against QPR in 1967. Never saw it mind you, as I was stuck at the back of the Holmesdale with my Grandad, who wouldn't let me down to the front on my own! My Gramps bought me a hotdog for missing the goal which made me sick all night. My nan told him never to take me to the Palace again! Next time I went was when we beat Fulham 3-2 to gain promotion to Div 1 for the first time ever. RIP Terry Long - A true Palace great!
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Penzance, Cornwall 14 Oct 21 10.52am

Scored the only goal on my first visit to 'The Temple of Football' against QPR in 1967. Never saw it mind you, as I was stuck at the back of the Holmesdale with my Grandad, who wouldn't let me down to the front on my own! My Gramps bought me a hotdog for missing the goal which made me sick all night. My nan told him never to take me to the Palace again!

Next time I went was when we beat Fulham 3-2 to gain promotion to Div 1 for the first time ever.

RIP Terry Long - A true Palace great!

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chris123 hove actually 14 Oct 21 11.39am
Originally posted by Pete53 I thought the score was something silly like 7-5 but that may have been the George Petchy testimonial game a year or two later. According to Gary Imlach's book about his dad, you're right, 7-5 to the Internationals.
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hove actually 14 Oct 21 11.39am

Originally posted by Pete53

I thought the score was something silly like 7-5 but that may have been the George Petchy testimonial game a year or two later.

According to Gary Imlach's book about his dad, you're right, 7-5 to the Internationals.

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eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 14 Oct 21 11.55am
Originally posted by chris123 According to Gary Imlach's book about his dad, you're right, 7-5 to the Internationals. According to this programme on sale it was 2-6 [Link] Can't find anything on the new pfaffed CPFC website, which is a shame. Still as 'Spider' posted the club didnt deem it important. This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.
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