Palace co-chairman vows that Selhurst Park name will remain despite sponsorship deal

By John Drayton

PUBLISHED: 07:24 EST, 14 August 2013 | UPDATED: 09:23 EST, 14 August 2013

Crystal Palace co-chairman Stephen Browett has ensured fans that Selhurst Park will not be renamed The 12Bet Stadium.

Supporters had raised fears after a "The 12Bet Stadium" sign was briefly put up outside the ground last week.

But although Browett has acknowledged that Palace are in talks with the online betting company over a sponsorship deal, he vows that tradition will be maintained.

No change: Palace co-chairman Stephen Browett says the Selhurst Park name will remain

No change: Palace co-chairman Stephen Browett says the Selhurst Park name will remain

Browett told the Croydon Guardian: 'Selhurst will still be Selhurst but with a facelift part‑financed by this deal. It will be called Selhurst Park — there may be a "sponsored by 12Bet" tacked on afterwards. That’s yet to be decided.

'New signage should be there before the Spurs game [on Sunday]. They are experimenting with typefaces, colours etc and unfortunately a mock-up was put up briefly on Thursday that had not been authorised or approved.'

'No deal with 12Bet is actually signed yet anyway but we look forward to that happening and to their support'

Tradition at threat: There had been reports Selhurst Park would be renamed The 12Bet Stadium

Tradition at threat: There had been reports Selhurst Park would be renamed The 12Bet Stadium

 

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What history???????????????

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Good, keep the history up front, it's important

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