A NEW Addington councillor has asked Croydon Council to stage a town hall reception to celebrate Crystal Palace's survival in the Premier League.
Conservative councillor Tony Pearson, a Palace fan and former steward, said it would be the perfect way to celebrate the club's on-field achievements of the last few years.
Cllr Pearson said: "Unfortunately last year there just wasn't the time before the new season but I have asked the council leader (Mike Fisher) if we can have one after this season.
"I think in many ways staying up this season is a bigger achievement than going up.
"We've been promoted to the Premier League a number of times but we've never stayed up.
"It would be great to celebrate the achievements of the players and all the staff at the club. Everyone deserves a lot of praise."
Crystal Palace's top-flight status was all-but guaranteed with a 3-2 away victory against Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday (April 16) taking the club to the 40-point mark.
There was no civic reception of any kind for after the club were promoted last May. Chairman Steve Parish ruled it out at the time, saying the players needed a holiday due to the extended season after the play-offs.
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