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Dean Henderson is fast becoming a fan favourite at Crystal Palace, not just for his performances on the pitch but for his down-to-earth generosity off it.

After playing a starring role last seasonâ€s FA Cup final win over Manchester City – a historic moment that delivered Palaceâ€s first major trophy – Henderson was once again the hero in the Community Shield showdown against Liverpool.

In front of a buzzing crowd at Wembley Stadium, the England international goalkeeper made crucial saves during the penalty shootout, denying both Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott. His heroics helped Oliver Glasnerâ€s side clinch the trophy and kick off the new season in style.

But Hendersonâ€s goodwill didnâ€t stop there.

Following the game, he made a surprise visit to a local pub where he posed for selfies with fans. In a generous gesture, he reportedly put down a £1,000 tab, inviting Palace supporters to enjoy a few drinks on him.

“Legend. Totally gets this club. Cheers,†one fan wrote on Instagram alongside a selfie with the goalkeeper.

Dean Henderson just stopped off at The Alsopp Arms and dropped a £1k off at the bar to buy us all a drink. Legend. Totally gets this club. Cheers ðŸºâ¤ï¸ðŸ’ pic.twitter.com/c6jokztShj

— Rob Gale (@CPFC72) August 10, 2025

One fan, however, walked away with arguably something even more valuable than a few drinks and a selfie.

After the penalty shootout win, Henderson accidentally left his water bottle by the goalposts. Wrapped around it was a cheat sheet detailing Liverpoolâ€s penalty tendencies – including correctly pointed out the way both Mac Allister and Elliott would go with their saved efforts.

That bottle found its way into the hands of a lucky supporter, giving them a certified piece of Crystal Palace – and Wembley – history.

Dean Hendersons bottle gave to a fan at community shield pic.twitter.com/CGGwYB84wC

— betclever (@betclever_) August 10, 2025

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Deadline: 20 August 2025 (Wednesday) @ 2.00 pm

The Event Organizer invites International Umpires to officiate at the forthcoming events

WTT Star Contender London:  21.10 – 26.10.2025

It is an open invitation, therefore not all submissions may be accepted.

Each Member Association can apply for only 1 umpire.Â

Only online nominations submitted by bona fide National Associations will be considered

Full hospitality will be provided in twin rooms, from dinner on the day before the event starts to breakfast on the day after the event ends.

LOC will cover the cost of your economy airfare inclusive of 1 piece of checked baggage up to 500 USDÂ

A copy of the receipt + ticket issued by the airline must be provided to LOC upon arrival.

Travel and medical insurance are recommended and are at your own cost.

Local transport will be provided from and to London Heathrow or London City Airport.

Should a nominated umpire require a visa, kindly send relevant details after the selection (full name as in passport, date of birth, place of birth, passport number, expiry date of passport) to Holly Sampson who is contactable at ttieevents@mlsgb.co

A letter of invitation will be provided. Please note that all costs associated with the visa application are the responsibility of the applicant and the issuance of a visa is at the sole discretion of the relevant Consulate or Embassy.

Each foreign umpire will receive a daily allowance by WTT, per competition day:

Gold Badge Umpires: 130 USD

Blue Badge Umpires: 105 USD

Blue Badge Umpires in Progress: 70 USD

White Badge Umpires: 70 USD

The day of your arrival and in case of a day off WTT shall pay 50% of the daily allowance

The closing date for nominations is 20 August 2025 @ 2.00 pm.

You are kindly requested to carefully read the instructions, then complete the details via the online form:

Thank you for your kind cooperation.

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At the recent USATT Junior Ranking Tournament II in Charlotte, North Carolina, one performance stood out not just for its results, but for the poise, grit, and evolution it revealed.

Abigail Yu, a Paddle Palace-sponsored athlete representing Team XNT5 Rochester, delivered a breakout performance that turned heads and confirmed what her training and transformation had been pointing toward. Sheâ€s no longer a prospect. Sheâ€s a problem.

Scan forward to 1:20:43 to watch Abigail vs. Sally Moyland

A Strategic Shift, a Tactical Triumph

Only four weeks before the tournament, Abigail made a bold switch. She moved to Dr. Neubauer K.O. Extreme medium-long pips on her forehand and while keeping her trusted STIGA DNA Dragon Grip on the backhand, mounted on the revolutionary STIGA Cybershape Carbon blade. That change wasnâ€t just cosmetic. It was a calculated strategic pivot that added deception, depth, and tactical maturity to her game.

Her coach, Wei Qi, put it plainly:

“Abigail showed remarkable composure, discipline, and determination throughout the trials. What impressed me most was not just her shot-making ability and consistency, but her mental resilience under pressure. Four weeks before the competition, Abigail switched to using medium-long pips, which has since become a distinctive feature of her playing style. She is steadily growing into a well-rounded player, and Iâ€m truly proud of the way she carried herself and contributed to the Rochester Team XNT5.â€

That evolution was on full display in Charlotte, where she battled seasoned opponents with a blend of control, spin variation, and fearless counterplay. Her ability to integrate the medium-long pips into high-pressure rallies gave her a clear edge in tempo and unpredictability.

A Glimpse Into the Future

Abigailâ€s performance is not just a one-off. It is the result of months of hard work, intelligent equipment choices, and a growing understanding of how to exploit her own strengths while neutralizing others. As one of the few junior players in the country using a hybrid setup with medium pips on the forehand, she represents a bold, creative approach to the modern game.

Her results in Charlotte are the latest milestone in a journey that is just getting started.

Paddle Palace Pride

At Paddle Palace, we are proud to support rising stars like Abigail Yu. These are players who combine talent with discipline, creativity with courage, and who are not afraid to make bold changes in pursuit of excellence.

To explore the same gear Abigail trusts in competition:

Stay tuned as Abigail continues her ascent. We are excited to see where this journey leads.

Paddle Palace caught up with Abigail and her coach Wei Qi at practice. “Abigail, you can run, but you can’t hide from the competition! Good Luck at National in Ontario!”

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