CONGRATULATIONS, TAYO
The FA Cup victory over Hartlepool was a significant occasion for the Academy, as Tayo Adaramola made his professional debut for the club. Replacing Joel Ward for the final five minutes, he became the second Academy player to be given his debut by Patrick Vieira, after Jesurun Rak-Sakyi’s appearance in the Premier League opener at Stamford Bridge in August.
“Right now I’m over the moon,” he told Palace TV after the match. “I can’t even explain how I’m feeling. I’m still shocked with everything that’s happened over the past weeks. I’m just happy that I’ve finally done this!”
CONQUERING NORTH LONDON
Two tough tests awaited the young Eagles as the Under-18s and Under-23s travelled to north London to take on Tottenham Hotspur.
The U18s set the tone on Saturday, coming out on top in a belter of a clash that saw both sides lead on various occasions and five goals scored within a crazy 20-minute first-half period.
In the end, Ademola Ola-Adebomi’s hat-trick was enough to separate the two and Rob Quinn’s side came away with a 4-2 win and an important three points.
