1976 - Taylor dismantles Chelsea
When Division Three Crystal Palace took to the Stamford Bridge turf against names such as Peter Bonetti, Ray Wilkins and Ron Harris, they knew they were entering the FA Cup Fifth Round as clear and deserving underdogs.
But while Chelsea boasted Bonetti, Wilkins and Harris, Palace had Peter Taylor, who dazzled at his mesmeric best that afternoon in SW6 - scoring twice and assisting once.
The game’s first goal came via Nicky Chatterton - son of the iconic groundsman, Len - who poked home from six yards as Taylor’s thunderous shot cannoned off the underside of the crossbar to fall kindly to the Palace midfielder. Next up, Taylor would drive home from 20 yards out before netting a memorable free-kick from the edge of the box to seal victory and progression in the FA Cup.
