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Palace face Fiorentina in a historic European quarterfinal after a long break—can they seize the moment at Selhurst?

Host Jim Daly opens the episode by highlighting Crystal Palace's upcoming Conference League quarterfinal against Fiorentina, noting it's the first such European tie at Selhurst Park. Panelists Joe Walker and Jack Pearce discuss how they filled the football-less break, with Joe sharing his experience watching boxing and Jack attending a non-league Bexhill Derby match. Jack recounts a humorous incident where his brother criticized a player only to realize they were sitting next to the player's parents. The conversation shifts to Palace Women's season, as they are three points behind Charlton with two games left, aiming for automatic promotion to the WSL. The hosts then talk about Roy Hodgson's recent comments on a podcast, where he praised former Palace players Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, and Marc Guéhi as among the best he's coached, linking this to Olise's standout performance for Bayern Munich in the Champions League. They preview the Fiorentina match, discussing ticket sales, team news, and the significance of the occasion. A listener named Greg Ware submits a voice note with his top five Palace players, including Michael Olise and Ashley Cole. The episode concludes with a quiz where hosts guess Palace players by their initials, such as M B for Marcus Bent and J E for Johnny Ertl. Throughout, the tone is casual and fan-focused, blending analysis with nostalgia and humor.

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A Palace catch-up on Fiorentina, player pathways and Michael Alisse's work off the ball.

FYP Podcast turns the international break into a Crystal Palace reset, looking toward Fiorentina in the Conference League quarterfinal while looping in top-five questions, a Palace-less week and the Bexhill Derby.

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