The Palace reserve team stormed to a 5-1 victory against Oxford United last Thursday afternoon.

Palace striker Steven Kabba grabbed a hat-trick in an action packed match at the Beckenham training ground.

The other scorers were Scott Gooding and Richard Harris (penalty). The Oxford goal was scored by Jefferson Louis. Ex-Palace defender Darren Patterson featured in the Oxford line-up.

A delighted reserve team manager Dave Swindlehurst said: "The boys passed the ball well and their movement was also very good. This is a particularly encouraging result because we have not played a competitive fixture for a while."

* Crystal Palace are delighted to announce a Player of the Year Dinner Dance on Saturday, May 25 in a marquee on the Selhurst Pitch.

The event includes a reunion of the 1990 FA Cup final team.

Every person attending the Player of the Year Dinner Dance will have the opportunity to select their player and young player of the year.

One lucky person will be drawn on the night to have their picture taken with the Player of the Year and trophy.

The host will be celebrity DJ Dave "The Eagle" Jensen.

Places are £52.50 per person inc VAT or £450 per table inc VAT (10 guests per table). For an application form contact the box office.

* Due to popular demand, the biggest discounts on one, three and five-year season tickets are now available until this Saturday.

Application forms received on March 9 will be accepted but these fantastic discounts will not be extended after this date.

You can buy a one-year junior season ticket before March 9 for only £30. Annual season tickets are again offering fantastic value to Palace fans and you can receive further discounted prices by purchasing the fantastic new three and five-year deals.

To guarantee your season ticket just call the box office on 020 8771 8841.

TERRY BYFIELD