'Sort me a shirt!': Johnson & Jonny talk all things Palace

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3 Jan 2026

Always Dragons, and now both Eagles: Wales international and Palace legend Jonny Williams was straight on the phone to Brennan Johnson upon the latter's arrival in South London – and you can watch their brilliant exchange below.

Johnson sealed his arrival at Palace on Friday by putting pen to paper on a four-and-a-half year deal, and will wear the Eagles’ No. 11 shirt.

And his compatriot, 'Joniesta' Williams, a man with cult-hero status in South London who came through the Palace Academy and who went on to play a key part in our historic 2012/13 promotion-winning campaign, winning Young Player of the Season, was full of pride in 24-year-old Johnson's move.

Having earned 33 caps and 42 caps respectively, both representing their nation at the 2022 World Cup, Williams and Johnson had plenty to discuss over FaceTime.

"I've only been here today and everyone's just so cool," Johnson smiled. "I can imagine why you especially would love to have played here."

"I loved it mate, I was there for so long – it felt like half my life!" Williams concurred, recalling his time at Palace. "It's obviously changed a bit!"

Johnson also spoke about his excitement at playing on the European stage with Palace, noting: "I'm buzzing for that. I think it's such a good chance, especially in the Conference League. The boys have been doing really well.

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I was literally here two weeks ago, and it was non-stop singing, every player had a chant, they were so good
—Brennan Johnson

"As you said, the club's come on so much. I was surprised by the facilities and what they're doing – it's top.

"I just think the positivity [here] is so good. I was literally here [Selhurst Park with Spurs] two weeks ago, and it was non-stop singing, every player had a chant, they were so good.

"It's just like a proper classic stadium, a well-known team, in a really good part of London. I can't wait to get going because it seems like such a good place just to kick on."

Williams agreed: "I was as excited, I'm sure, as any Palace fan, not only because of you as a person but as a player. It's a huge signing for Palace – I'm really excited to see you, man!"

Watch the full catch-up on Palace TV, above!

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