Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup final
DEAN HENDERSON led Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrations with an X-rated song.
The goalkeeper played a crucial role as the Eagles won their first-ever major honour.
Henderson, 28, escaped a red card for handling the ball outside of the box during the match.
He also pulled off a number of impressive saves, including denying Omar Marmoush from the penalty spot.
The former Manchester United goalkeeper enjoyed the club’s celebrations into the evening.
Henderson was filmed chanting an X-rated song during the club’s celebrations at BoxPark.
To the tune of Shakira’s Waka Waka, he chanted: “12th again, who gives a f***. We’ve won the FA Cup.”
Palace’s celebrations lasted long into the night as the official social media account asked “Who is still up?” at 12.49am.
The post was joined with a video that showed Jean-Philippe Mateta dancing away to Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom by Vengaboys.
The FA Cup trophy made an appearance as it was raised from the balcony at the venue for the fans below.
Midfielder Will Hughes was also filmed by a fan enjoying himself as he downed his pint.
Stars such as Eberechi Eze and Joel Ward were snapped in their suits as they celebrated.
Eze looked suave in his suit, while the outgoing Ward could be seen with the trophy as he made a phone call.
Ward, 35, is leaving the club after 13 years at the end of the season.
The defender has played over 360 times for the Eagles since joining from Portsmouth in 2012.
Meanwhile, after the full-time whistle, Henderson clashed with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
The stopper could be seen showing his ten fingers up to the Spaniard due to the length of added time.
Guardiola did not appreciate the gesture as he made a beeline for the Palace star.
Henderson also dedicated the victory to his dad, who tragically passed away in July 2024.
He said on live TV: “It’s why I left (Man Utd), it’s what I set out to do.
“But honestly, I lost my dad at the start of the season, and I’ll miss him here today.
“But he was with me every kick of the ball today and I dedicate that win to him.”
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CRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.
The Eagles went into the match as underdogs but managed to nullify the former Treble winners with a spectacular defensive display.
And at the heart of it was goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who could have been sent off for handling the ball outside the box before making the most of his reprieve.
The goalkeeper went on to save a penalty from Omar Marmoush before producing a string of saves to keep Pep Guardiola’s men out.