Monday 23 May 2016 22:28, UK
Alan Pardew has paid tribute to Crystal Palace's fans for their 'overwhelming support' during the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday.
Pardew apologised that he could not engineer a trophy for the Eagles faithful to further celebrate, with Palace failing to hold on to a lead for more than a couple of minutes before going down 2-1 to Manchester United in extra-time.
"I would like to thank our fans for their incredible support in the FA Cup Final on Saturday," Pardew said.
"You were absolutely brilliant and we're sorry that we couldn't bring the FA Cup back to South London for you.
"It was an unbelievable day and one that will live long in the memories of the millions who watched on the television, and the thousands inside the stadium.
"It's been nine years since the new Wembley Stadium was opened in 2007, and in my opinion I don't think the FA Cup Final has seen a more passionate, vibrant, vocal atmosphere than what our fans provided on Saturday.
"From the moment our players walked out to inspect the pitch, to the final whistle in extra time, your support was everything we could have wished for.
"On behalf of my backroom staff and the players I just want to tell you how much we appreciated it. The feedback has been so positive, and will only make us more determined moving forward to try and bring some silverware back to Selhurst Park. Once again thank you for your overwhelming support."
