"Hi Katrina,
My name is Furhad Zaidi I'm one of the board members of the CPST and look after our Twitter account with my colleague Liz Wells. 140 characters isn't enough to convey a message so I thought I would provide a quick low down on how to get to Selhurst Park and places to drink.
Three main stations: Thornton Heath and Selhurst (on the same line) - Trains from Victoria
Norwood Junction - Trains from East Croydon, London Bridge and now also connected by the new(ish) London Overground network.
Thornton Heath
There aren't any pubs which are solely designated for away fans. Thornton Heath seems to be a decent bet with Flora Sandes, The Railway Telegraph and The Thomas Farley being pubs that are happy to welcome away fans.
Norwood Junction
The William Stanley is the only pub which is open to all fans. The Cherry Trees have had a sign outside in the past stating home fans only. The Portmanor is now the new home of the Holmesdale Fanatics and is one pub to avoid for away fans.
What I would advise your fans is the following:
1. Aim to get to Selhurst Park for around1pm. Despite Palace and Tottenham having no issues in the past its still a London derby so there will be a heavyish Police presence with possible checks going into the stadium by stewards.
2. Beer and food can be purchased from inside the stadium as well. So to alleviate the rush around the Thornton Heath and Norwood pubs some fans may want to go straight to the ground.
3. It also might be a good idea for some fans to get off at Forest Hill (one of the stops before Sydenham and drink at the local JD Wetherspoons Pub called the Capitol or the Hob. They will be less busy and fans will be more likely to get served quicker. Forest Hill is 10 minutes away from Norwood Junction station.
All in all it will be a good occasion.
All the best
Furhad "
Railway Telegraph letting in well behaved Spurs Fans
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