Palace Paper View
Last updated : 27 February 2005 By Brian Cartlidge
Johnson wrecks Bruce reunion
Reunion parties are rarely enjoyed by one and all - fans are never ones to forgive and forget, never mind chairmen. On this occasion even a few players harboured a grudge against Steve Bruce over the way he quit Palace three-and-a half years ago. Telegraph
Johnson spot on for Palace
Two penalties were wantonly given away by England international centre-back Matthew Upson, who should have known better. They were converted by Crystal Palace’s leading scorer Andy Johnson, and his team gained three points which could yet help save them from relegation. Times Johnson double wreaks revenge
A pair of penalty goals by Andy Johnson earned Palace their first double of the season and provided a wonderful lift away from the relegation zone as well as a reminder to Birmingham that he was the player who left St Andrews as a makeweight in the £4m signing of Clinton Morrison. Not for the first time since he left, Birmingham were left regretting Johnson's departure as he advanced his goal total for the season to 18.
Independent
