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The Legacy
Attilio Lombardo dazzled Selhurst Park after his surprise arrival in 1997, becoming an immediate cult hero for Crystal Palace. Palace struggled throughout the Premier League season, eventually finishing bottom of the table. Michele Padovano added Italian pedigree to the front line, while Neil Shipperley and Matt Jansen provided the domestic graft in a difficult campaign. The Adidas home shirt carried the TDK sponsor as the side failed to avoid relegation back to the First Division. Despite the lack of points, Lombardo’s individual skill remained a rare highlight for supporters before the club’s inevitable slide down the standings.
Key Moment
Attilio Lombardo scored on his Palace debut in a 2-1 win at Everton on the opening day of the 1997-98 Premier League season (9 August 1997).
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