Many Crystal Palace fans have remembered the signing of club legend Nigel Martyn as it was recently the 30-year anniversary of his arrival.
When Martyn joined Palace in the first division, he became Britain’s first million-pound goalkeeper, costing them £1.35m, per Transfermarkt.
Bought by club legend Steve Coppell, Martyn went onto be a part of one of the Eagles’ most ever successful teams. In his initial season at the club, he was a part of the run in the FA Cup, where they managed to get to the final before losing to Manchester United in a replay at Wembley after a 3-3 draw in the original final. Furthermore, he was apart of their famous 4-3 win over First Division winners that season, Liverpool – who also embarrassed the Eagles 9-0 at Anfield earlier that campaign.
The season after that Coppel’s side took it up a gear in the league. In a team that boasted the quality of players such as Ian Wright, Mark Bright, John Solako, Geoff Thomas and more, they were able to reach third place in the First Division – the club’s highest ever position recorded as a football club, and they were able to win their biggest trophy to date – The Full Members Cup.
His part of that successful team has undoubtedly made himself be considered as a Palace legend. He racked up 272 appearances in the end, with many considering him the best ‘keeper to ever grace Selhurst Park, as well as 23 games for England, a figure some fans think should be much more.
Here are some tweets from Palace fans about the former number 1…
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Palace’s best ever keeper
— Danny Mason (@dannyalanmason) November 15, 2019
The best!
— Stephen Rodin (@StephenRodin1) November 15, 2019
Palace’s best ever keeper
— Danny Mason (@dannyalanmason) November 15, 2019
One of our best signings
— Luke CPFC (@LukeRemnant) November 15, 2019
Best keeper I have ever seen, and in all likelihood ever will. Shamefully overlooked regularly by England for lesser talents from bigger clubs.
— Baldeagle78 (@ARJW78) November 15, 2019
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