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February 12, 2025

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Bridging the Divide: Footballers Who Played for Both Crystal Palace and Brighton

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The rivalry between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion is intense, producing nail-biting encounters over the years. However, there have been several players who have crossed the divide, leaving their mark at both clubs. Here are five notable examples:

  1. Gary O’Reilly: O’Reilly had brief but impactful spells at both clubs. He joined Brighton in 1984, spending almost three years there before moving to Crystal Palace in 1987. His memorable moments include scoring in the legendary FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool in 1990 and opening the scoring in the final against Manchester United.
  2. Simon Rodger: Rodger began his career with Bognor Regis Town before being signed by Crystal Palace, where he spent 12 years and made 328 appearances. He later joined Brighton in 2003, finishing his league career on the south coast.
  3. Eric Young: Known as ‘Ninja,’ Young impressed Palace fans with his brave defensive performances. He started his career at Brighton in 1982 before joining Wimbledon and then reuniting with Steve Coppell at Palace in 1990.
  4. Glenn Murray: Murray is beloved by supporters of both clubs. He initially joined Brighton in 2008, scoring 57 goals in four years before moving to Crystal Palace. His prolific scoring helped Palace towards promotion in the 2012/13 season.
  5. John Humphrey: Humphrey joined Palace from Charlton Athletic and became a key player, making 203 appearances. He later had a brief spell at Brighton in 1997 before finishing his career in non-league football.

Additionally, some other players who have represented both clubs include Matthew Upson, Paul McShane, Calvin Andrew, and Paul Dickov, who all made significant contributions during their time at both Crystal Palace and Brighton.

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