Parish: Would fantastic Forest really want to take Eagles' European spot?

CRYSTAL Palace chairman Steve Parish "can't believe" Nottingham Forest want to be a part of "taking away" the Eagles' spot in the Europa League.

- By JORDAN BLACKWELL

FA Cup winners Palace have been demoted to the Europa Conference League over Uefa's multi-club ownership rules, with Lyon's majority owner John Textor holding a stake at Selhurst Park before his recent sale.

It looks likely that Forest will benefit, moving up from the Conference League into the Europa League, although there are reports that Palace could yet appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision.

It has previously been reported that Forest sent a letter to Uefa to express concern over Palace's eligibility for the Europa League.