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Crystal Palace Songs & Chants (Complete Guide)
Summary
- Crystal Palace’s iconic anthems, like “Glad All Over,” reflect the club’s rich history and loyal fan base.
- The Eagles nickname, adopted in the early 1970s, instils pride in supporters with its origins rooted in the club’s transformation.
- Chants like “Red & Blue Army” and “We Love You” showcase the unwavering passion and loyalty of Crystal Palace fans.
Crystal Palace Football Club has a long and illustrious history, with its origins in 1861. The Eagles have endured many ups and downs since then. Still, recently, they have established themselves as Premier League mainstays, and a stunning triumph over Manchester City at the end of the 2024/2025 season to win the FA Cup saw them claim Europa Conference League football this campaign.
The South London outfit have never been far from the headlines, from a top-three finish to administration woes to cheerleaders on the pitch, a certain net-busting Ivorian, and a host of scintillating academy talents. Selhurst Park has witnessed the managerial skills of some of the sport’s biggest names, with many chants created in honour of their abilities and their players.
From intriguing rivalries to passionate Palace ultras, the Holmesdale Road Stand atmosphere is not one to miss on a match day. Among the rich tapestry of Palace fan chants, few are as timeless and cherished as their roaring renditions of “Glad All Over”. This iconic anthem has been integral to the club’s soundscape for decades, uniting Palace supporters and igniting their passion for the club.
Under Oliver Glasner, the good times are starting to come back at Selhurst Park, and in this article, GIVEMESPORT will delve into the lyrics of this iconic song and explore other key chants that echo around each week, from the simplistic to the sublime.
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“Glad All Over”
In February 1968, following a concert held at Selhurst Park by the Dave Clark Five, their hit song “Glad All Over” became synonymous with the club and has been adopted as an anthem by the supporters. It is played at the start of all home games and after full-time (when Palace win). It has now been 60 years since the song reached number one in the UK charts. The chorus is played after home goals after the goalscorer’s name is read out. A cover version, sung by the squad at the time, was released as part of their FA Cup run (where they reached the final of the competition) in 1990. For the modern fan, the song is an integral part of being a Crystal Palace supporter.
Lyrics:
You say that you love me (say you love me),
All of the time (all of the time),
You say that you need me (say you need me),
You’ll always be mine (always be mine).
I’m feelin’ glad all over,
Yes I’m-a glad all over,
Baby I’m glad all over,
So glad you’re mine.
I’ll make you happy (make you happy),
You’ll never be blue (never be blue),
You’ll have no sorrow (have no sorrow),
‘Cause I’ll always be true (always be true).
And I’m feelin’ glad all over,
Yes I’m-a glad all over,
Baby I’m-a glad all over,
So glad you’re mine.
Other girls may try to take me away (take me away),
But you know, it’s by your side I will stay, I’ll stay.
Our love will last now (our love will last),
Till the end of time (end of time),
Because this love now (because this love),
Is gonna be yours and mine (yours and mine).
And I’m feelin’ glad all over,
Yes I’m-a glad all over,
Baby I’m glad all over,
So glad you’re mine.
Other girls may try to take me away (take me away),
But you know, it’s by your side I will stay, I’ll stay.
All of our lives now (all of our lives),
Till the end of time (end of time),
Because this love now (because this love),
Is only yours and mine (yours and mine).
And I’m feelin’ glad all over,
Yes I’m-a glad all over,
Baby I’m-a glad all over,
So glad you’re mine.
I’m so glad you’re mine now,
I’m so, I’m so glad you’re mine,
I’m-a so glad you’re mine now,
Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa…
Eagles! Eagles!
An incredibly simple chant, but it represents a fiercely loyal fan base. The Eagles nickname, given to Palace supporters, dates back to the early 1970s when the club was managed by Malcolm Allison. Before the 1973/74 season, the club decided to change both the nickname and the kit colour. This decision was heavily influenced by Allison.
The nickname went from being The Glaziers to The Eagles and the kit went from claret and light blue to a bolder red and blue. The badge was also updated with a new eagle as the emblem.
The reason behind the adoption of the eagle was influenced by the Portuguese side Benfica, who were one of the top teams in Europe at the time, and their nickname was Águias, which translates to Eagles. Allison wanted to replicate their success and thought that having a stronger nickname for the fans to chant could help.
Lyrics:
Eagles,
Eagles,
Eagles….
(contd)
From Father to Son
The origins of Crystal Palace in its current form is a topic of debate among the supporters, with some fans claiming the club as they know it now only started in 1905, when it became professional. Others feel that the team called ‘Crystal Palace’ in 1861, were the spiritual genesis of the club that continued on from the 1900’s. This chant certainly feels that 1861 is the true origin date of the club.
Lyrics:
From father to son,
Born in South London,
Era and era,
Since 1861
Red and Blue Army
The iconic red and dark blue colours of Crystal Palace have been synonymous with the South London club home kit for many a season. This chant references those iconic colours and sometimes includes the name of the current manager, e.g. “Neil Warnock’s Red ‘n’ Blue Army”.
Lyrics:
Red ‘n’ Blue Army,
Red ‘n’ Blue Army,
Red ‘n’ Blue Army,
Red ‘n’ Blue Army…
(contd)
We Love You, We Love You
Loyalty is the name of the game with this chant. The Palace fans show an undying passion for their football club.
Lyrics:
We love you, we love you, we love you,
And where you play we follow we follow we follow,
Cos we support the Palace, the Palace, the Palace,
And that’s the way we like it we like it we like it,
Whoaaaaaaa whoaaaaaaaaa…
Wahey Hey Wilfred Zaha
A true icon of the club, Wilfred Zaha was raised on Rothesay Road, just yards away from Selhurst Park, and has gone on to become a Crystal Palace legend and is widely regarded as the best player to ever pull on the red and blue shirt. Joining the club’s academy at the age of eight, he made his debut for the first team at age 17 and went on to make 458 senior appearances in red and blue. Zaha scored 90 goals, including 68 in the Premier League; was voted the club’s Player of the Season in three consecutive years; and became one of world football’s most consistently exciting forwards.
It was also the Ivorian, who won the penalty in extra-time of the 2013 Championship Play-off Final, allowing Kevin Phillips to convert from the spot and triggering a new era in Palace’s history in the Premier League – where the Eagles have remained ever since. Zaha’s legendary contribution to the club’s success was recently immortalized in the unveiling of a mural next to Selhurst Park, in front of his family and closest friends, and this chant will ring around the stands for many generations to come.
Lyrics:
La la la la, La la la la,
Wahey hey, Wilfried Zaha,
La la la la, La la la la,
Wahey hey, Wilfried Zaha…
Mateta’s in the Room
From a player of old, to a current fan favourite in Jean Phillipe Mateta. The Frenchman has been in electric form and has rediscovered his best under Oliver Glasner. This hysterical chant is infectiously catchy and is a modern great among the supporters, being chanted home and away, but it is especially raucous when Mateta finds himself on the scoresheet, which has been a regular occurrence since the arrival of Glasner to the dugout.
Lyrics:
Boom boom boom,
Mateta’s in the room,
There ain’t no striker better,
Than Jean Phillipe Mateta…
Pride of South London
Based in the London Borough of Croydon, Crystal Palace fans have always considered themselves as supporting the best club in the South of London, if not the whole world.
Lyrics:
We’re the pride of South London,
South London’s number 1,
You know it’s true,
We’re red and blue
Woaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,
Woaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,
Eoeoooooooooooooo,
Eoeoooooooooooooo,
(Repeat)
When I Was a Young Boy
Supporting Crystal Palace is a life-long commitment and is passed down through generations that preceded them.
Lyrics:
When I was a young boy,
My father said to me,
Listen here my son ur CPFC,
Here, we are,
You’ll know us by our noise,
Pride of South London,
The famous Palace boys…
CPFC!
Another simple but iconic chant, based around the club’s full title in an acronym form. It is regularly sung by supporters all around Selhurst Park.
Lyrics:
CPFC,
CPFC,
CPFC,
CPFC,
CPFC…
(contd)
Tottenham have been handed a boost in their pursuit of one transfer target, but could face a battle to land him over their rivals in the coming weeks in the market.
It’s part of a busy summer for Spurs, as Roberto De Zerbi and the recruitment team have already shifted focus towards rebuilding the squad to avoid a repeat of the consecutive 17th-placed finishes the club have suffered from.
Two deals have already been sealed in the backline, while moves are also being made to sign Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke in swift fashion.
Other targets are in mind too, with an open race to land a particular forward.
Antonio Vergara Transfer Battle
Tottenham have been linked with a move for Napoli forward Antonio Vergara, as CalcioNapoli24 claims that the club are monitoring a move for the 23-year-old.
Spurs aren’t the only team in the mix, as Como are also eyeing a move as they look to add more homegrown talent to their squad ahead of their move into the Champions League next season.
It’s claimed that the Serie A side have already made contact for the 23-year-old, as the two teams position themselves for a possible deal in the market.
Napoli are believed to be open for a switch in the region of £26 million, which could prove to be a bargain, if Tottenham are able to agree a switch.
It remains to be seen whether De Zerbi’s side will formalise their interest, as Como appear to be pushing ahead with their own move for the forward.
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How Good Is Antonio Vergara?
A move for Vergara could add more attacking depth to the Tottenham forward line, but there are question marks over how well he would adjust to the Premier League.
The 23-year-old can play as both an attacking midfielder and as a right-winger, but he has often been used as a squad player since returning to Napoli from a loan spell at Reggiana.
Last season, Vergara made 19 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and assisting four times, with just under 1,000 minutes to his name.
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The former Italy youth international saw his season interrupted by injuries, which certainly didn’t help his case to be a regular starter under Antonio Conte.
At 23, there is room to grow further, but it’s unclear whether Tottenham can take such a risk when they have a squad filled with potential but a lack of quality for the here and now.
Manchester United are optimistic they will beat their rivals to a key signing this summer, according to The Guardian, as the next phase of the squad rebuild moves into effect.
For Michael Carrick, the summer offers a chance to reflect on a successful stint so far, having returned the Red Devils to the Champions League, before pushing on and finding areas to improve upon.
The recruitment team are already putting plans into place for some key additions to the squad, with the midfield being the main area of focus so far.
Ederson is set to join the club from Atalanta, as Manchester United have agreed the terms of a move and are moving closer to the deal being finalised.
The midfield interest doesn’t stop there, however, as the Red Devils continue to monitor other options, which includes a potential move for Elliot Anderson.
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Anderson appears to be one of the most-wanted stars in the Premier League this summer, after the Nottingham Forest midfielder has shown his class for both club and country – leading to rave reviews and an “elite” description of his performances.
A move appears awkward for a few clubs, after Forest placed a price tag in the region of £100 million on the star, as they brace for interest elsewhere.
Manchester City have already made an offer, which has been rebuffed, as it seemed as though everything was moving towards Anderson joining them.
However, it appears as though there could be a twist in the tale, as the Guardian claims that the Manchester United executives are optimistic that a deal for the midfielder can still be completed.
As it stands, Man City seemingly remain the favourites, but there is belief that the Red Devils will be able to convince the England international that they are the right destination for him.
Perhaps even more importantly, the report claims that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is willing to fund the wage demands of the 23-year-old in the summer window.
It all comes down to whether United can fully convince Anderson that Old Trafford is the ideal destination, even if the project still needs time to build.
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Anderson Is Perfect For Man Utd
As Man United look to improve their midfield ranks, a move for Anderson would appear perfect to help try and set the club up for the short-term and long-term future.
The England star is a generalist, someone who is good at a bit of everything, which is the exact profile that could take the Red Devils to the next level.
The 23-year-old is comfortable evading pressure when building up from deep, has the creative instinct and vision around the box in the final third, and has an engine that allows him to put in a shift when out of possession.
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Much like how Declan Rice helped transform Arsenal, Anderson could end up doing the same for Man United, giving a player who platforms everyone else.
It will be costly, but it could accelerate the project at Old Trafford by a few years.
Tottenham are stepping up their interest in transfer targets, as a report from BILD claims that a winger is back on the club’s radar for this summer.
Spurs have already wasted no time in trying to strengthen Roberto De Zerbi’s squad, adding the free signings of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, while progress is being made to try and sign Savinho and Jan Paul van Hecke.
However, after the head coach claimed that “only ten to 12” players were good enough to play for the Lilywhites, there is still work to be done.
That is why Tottenham continue to push forward with a few other key moves, with a winger seemingly on the shortlist for a switch this summer.
Jean-Matteo Bahoya Transfer Move
According to a report from BILD, via Sports Witness, Tottenham are described as “particularly interested” in a move to sign Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer.
It comes as the Bundesliga outfit are looking to raise funds in the transfer market, with the 21-year-old winger listed as one of three players who could be available in the coming weeks.
North London rivals Arsenal were linked with a potential move for Bahoya, but the report suggests that the Gunners may well have walked away from a move.
The French winger has impressed over the past season, with promising performances in the Bundesliga and the Champions League, suggesting he could become even better in the future.
Bahoya has been described as “unbelievably fast”, potentially adding an injection of pace that Tottenham need in the forward line moving forward.
That said, it remains to be seen whether an offer will be lodged in the coming days and weeks of the market.
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Tottenham Transfer Challenge
While Bahoya may be a promising option for Tottenham, the priority has to be on improving the base quality of the team, not the potential for the future.
Spurs have plenty of young players who could become great, but miss that consistent quality that can often be found with the stars who have experience, particularly in the Premier League.
This approach in signing the likes of Robertson, Senesi, and Van Hecke shows that the club know this, but the same must come from the forward areas.
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Manchester United used this effectively last year, with the signings of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha for the forward line.
While Savinho has some experience, he still lands more on the side of potential, meaning that Spurs should look to land more immediate forward quality.
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