Former Crystal Palace manager Bert Head passed away early on Monday morning after suffering a stroke, aged 85. He will be sadly missed by everyone at the club.

Bert was Palace manager for seven years, from 1966-73. He took the Eagles into the First Division for the first time in 1969. Club Historian Rev. Nigel Sands recalls: "Bert Head took the Palace to the elite for the first time; he kept us there, against the odds, for nearly four seasons, and he was unquestionably one of the most likeable men ever to be associated with Crystal Palace F.C."

* Jovan Kirovski has been called into the American squad for matches against Italy, Germany and Ireland. These are all warm up friendlies for the World Cup.

Kit Symons has been called into the Welsh Training Camp between February 9-11. Wayne Routledge and Gary Borrowdale have been selected to play in the England Under 17s against Slovenia on 13 February.

* Surrey Senior Cup 4th Round Leatherhead 1 Palace Reserves 3. Scorers: Martin (38), Williams (44, 52)

Palace: Carasso, Hunt, Elsegood, Kember, Antwi, Boardman, Carlisle, Surey, Martin, G.Williams, Gwillum

As expected, due to injuries sustained in the first team during Tuesday night's fixture, Palace opted for a weakened line-up, but controlled the game easily from start to finish.

This was a comfortable win for Palace who should now meet Epsom and Ewell in the fifth round.

Dave Swindlehurst's reserve side entertain Portsmouth next Monday at Dulwich Hamlet, kick-off 7.30pm.