119 years of silence: How “Crystal Palace” became the undisputed champion of England
119 years of silence: How Crystal Palace became England’s biggest winner The London club is experiencing an unprecedented renaissance under the leadership of Oliver Glancey. Today’s victory in the League Cup against Rio Ferdinand’s team is the logical conclusion of this remarkable cycle. In the past 12 months, the “Lions” have won three trophies: the FA Cup, the League Cup, and a European title. Until now, the history of this club, founded in 1905, had never seen any official trophies.
Statistics speak for themselves: In the past calendar year, no English team managed to achieve such results. Manchester City has won only two trophies, while Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham have each won one trophy. The rest of the Premier League clubs failed to win any trophies this year. Glancey not only changed the team’s tactics, but he also completely transformed the team’s mentality, turning underdogs into undisputed favorites.
Crystal Palace has won more trophies in one year than any other English club. Today, Glancey’s team won the League Cup, defeating Rio Ferdinand’s team in the final. In the past 12 months, Crystal Palace has won three trophies: the FA Cup, the League Cup, and the League Cup. Before this, the club hadn’t won any trophies for 119 years. No English club has won as many trophies in the past year as Crystal Palace. Manchester City has won two trophies, while Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham have each won one trophy. The rest of the Premier League clubs have not won any trophies at all.