There has been tension between the clubs after they indirectly went head-to-head for a place in this season\u2019s Europa League and only earlier this month it was decided Forest would enter UEFA\u2019s second-tier competition at the expense of Palace<\/p>\n
20:53, 24 Aug 2025Updated 20:53, 24 Aug 2025<\/p>\n
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A banner by Crystal Palace fans about the Nottingham Forest owner is displayed during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park in London, England, on August 24, 2025. (Photo by Jon Hobley\/MI News\/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace face an investigation from the Football Association after their fans held up a graphic banner about Nottingham Forest<\/a> owner Evangelos Marinakis during Sunday\u2019s 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.<\/p>\n There has been tension between the clubs all summer after both clubs indirectly went head-to-head for a place in this season\u2019s Europa League<\/a> and only earlier this month it was decided Forest would enter UEFA\u2019s second-tier competition at the expense of Palace.<\/p>\n A white-hot atmosphere was anticipated for this fixture and Palace supporters in the Holmesdale End held aloft a banner of Marinakis, which depicted the Greek businessman holding a gun to the head of Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White. it is understood that the FA will look into the incident.<\/p>\n Palace clinched their place in the Europa League with a shock FA Cup<\/a> triumph over Manchester City<\/a> in May, but subsequently were excluded from the competition due due to previous co-owner John Textor holding a controlling interest in Lyon.<\/p>\n UEFA\u2019s decision to rule that Textor held a controlling interest in two clubs in the Europa League only occurred after a drawn-out saga, with Marinakis reportedly writing to the governing body to raise concerns about Palace\u2019s ownership.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Nuno Espirito Santo slams ‘absolute nonsense’ in update on Nottingham Forest future<\/a>READ MORE: Eberechi Eze reveals mum’s role in \u00a367.5m Arsenal transfer and makes ‘trial’ claim<\/a><\/p>\n Forest were first in line to benefit from Palace\u2019s exclusion after they finished seventh in the Premier League<\/a> and qualified for the Conference League.<\/p>\n After Palace were demoted to UEFA\u2019s third-tier competition, they appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, but failed to overturn the decision and were consigned to Conference League football, whilst Forest received a last-minute promotion to the Europa League.<\/p>\n It set the scene for a fiery occasion when Forest made the trip to south London on Sunday and even though Marinakis did not attend the fixture at Selhurst Park, the Palace fans made their feelings clear.<\/p>\n The banner showed Marinakis with a gun to the head of Gibbs-White, after the Forest captain had looked set to leave to join Tottenham<\/a> earlier this summer only to perform a U-turn and agree a new contract at the Midlands club.<\/p>\n A litany of allegations were also written on the banner, which the Forest owner has always strongly denied.<\/p>\n The FA<\/a> will investigate the matter with Law 12 stating supporters are not able to display messages which are \u201cprovocative, derisory or inflammatory.\u201d<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Crystal](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_GettyImages-2231040784.jpg\")
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