New Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish tells reporter Graham Moody why he chose to support the club and remembers his first game.
Graham Moody: How long have you been a Palace fan?
Steve Parish: "Ever since I can remember.
"I asked my dad when I was four, I think, who do I support?
"He said I could support Millwall or Palace as that was in the days you supported your local team because that was how far your dad was prepared to take you on a Saturday.
"Frankly, Palace had the better kit at the time and that was it - the curse was laid then."
Graham Moody: What was your first game?
Steve Parish: "Palace against Chelsea in 1973, it was Jim Cannon's debut, I think.
"We won 2-0 but I think we got relegated that year.
"I remember being absolutely terrified when I came out with my dad.
"I was about seven years old and in those days before your dad would risk taking you to football you had to be a certain size.
"I remember being terrified trying to get out as the crowd was huge and the fans were still a little bit different to how they are now."
Graham Moody: Do you still go to most games now?
Steve Parish: "Business allowing, I come to all the home games.
"I don't go to many away games, I sometimes go to the bigger ones.
"I have a season ticket so come to as many games as I can and that won't change."
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