PUNCH & GROOVY

Jason's Wembley goal caused Pardew jive

- NEIL MCLEMAN

JASON PUNCHEON scored Crystal Palace’s last goal in an FA Cup final to spark an infamous and ultimately premature celebration by his manager.

But the Eagles legend believes the time is now right for Oliver Glasner’s team to make history - and they should be honoured with statues outside Selhurst Park if they win the club's first major trophy.

Croydon-born Palace fan Puncheon came off the bench to lash a volley past David De Gea after 78 minutes of the 2016 final against Manchester United after a perfect pass from Joel Ward.

“It is funny because Wardie, who is the only player still there, has announced he is leaving this week, so I have to give him a special mention,” said Puncheon.

“I just knew where he was going to cross the ball. And as soon as I touched it, I knew I was going to score because it just sat up perfectly for the volley.”