Whether you're in Speroni's Restaurant, the 2010 Club or Legends Restaurant you'll have the opportunity to mix with Palace icons from all generations.
Learn more below about the Palace legends who regularly host lounges at Selhurst Park.
John Salako
The former Palace and England international John Salako is a popular figure at Selhurst Park. Having made more than 200 appearances in red and blue between 1986-1995, including being part of a promotion season in 1988/89 and stepping out at Wembley in the 1990 FA Cup Final, John has a number of stories to share with our premium guests. John even went on to join the coaching set up in 2015, working with several of the current squad, including Wilfried Zaha and Joel Ward.
Vince Hilaire
An iconic figure in the club's history, Vince Hilaire made over 250 appearances for Palace and was a key part of the 'Team of the Eighties' who won the Second Division championship title in 1978–79. The South London-born winger can be seen entertaining our premium guests on matchday, reflecting his entertaining style on the pitch that saw him become a fans' favourite.
Jim Cannon
Crystal Palace's record appearance holder, Cannon's is a name readily offered as the club's greatest servant. The accolade may be afforded to long-serving players for appearances alone, but Cannon's career in south London spanned 16 seasons and 660 matches with grit and determination at its heart throughout, making him an indisputable club legend in all respects.
Darren Ambrose
Ambrose is a cult hero among south Londoners, writing his name into Palace lore time and time again with his remarkable right foot. Renowned for an ability to startle the opposition with breathtaking free-kicks and long-range drives, the Palace icon epitomised his knack for showcasing moments of the sublime with a Goal of the Season strike against Manchester United. He also helped prevent relegation in 2009/10 as his composed effort kept Palace up on the final day of the season.
Clinton Morrison
Having swiftly risen through the Palace Academy ranks, Morrison went on to become a firm fan favourite on the Selhurst Park terraces – a status earned through each of his 112 career goals in red and blue. Having also played regularly for the Republic of Ireland, Morrison is one of the most esteemed faces to have featured for the Eagles since the turn of the millennium.
Steve Kember
Former player and Manager Steve Kember has enjoyed an association with Palace that goes back more than 60 years. Joining on an apprenticeship back in 1963, Kember would make over 200 league appearances during an eight-year stay. The midfielder was a fulcrum of the side which won the club's first-ever promotion for the top-flight in 1969, before departing for Chelsea. He later rejoined in 1978 for a further two-year spell, before taking charge as Manager in 1981 and leading the team to the FA Cup quarter-finals. Kember had three spells as caretaker boss during the early-2000s, memorably steering the club to Division One survival after a dramatic final-day win at Stockport.
Mark Bright
First signed from Leicester City in November 1986, prolific forward Mark Bright established himself as an Eagles’ legend with 114 goals in a memorable six-year spell. He helped the club establish themselves in the top-flight and then finish third in the 1990/91 season, having also won the Club’s Player of the Year award. He was a successful broadcaster with the BBC following the conclusion of his esteemed playing career. Bright later returned to South London in an off-field capacity, overseeing the development of our Academy starlets through the loan system, and has become synonymous with Palace.
Gabor Kiraly
The Hungarian may be best known to many for his famous baggy grey jogging bottoms, but having appeared for the club over 100 times, the 'keeper is one of the longest-serving in Palace's history. His 106 caps also make him one of Hungary's most played stalwarts.
As well as our legendary matchday hosts, our Premium lounges are also often visited by some of the most notable names in the game. Iconic Palace figures such as Steve Coppell and England manager Gareth Southgate, are regular visitors to the Directors' Box on matchdays.