Mile Jedinak, the Australian football legend, is set to reunite with Crystal Palace when Nottingham Forest visits the City Ground on January 31. Jedinak, who captained Crystal Palace to promotion to the Premier League and led the team in the 2016 FA Cup final, accumulated 179 appearances for the Eagles. He left Crystal Palace in 2016 to join Aston Villa, expressing his admiration for the club and its fans during his time there.
Jedinak’s Career Highlights
- Crystal Palace Captaincy: Led the team to promotion to the Premier League
- FA Cup Final: Captained Crystal Palace in the 2016 FA Cup final against Manchester United
- Nottingham Forest: Joined the club as assistant coach under Ange Postecoglou
The Upcoming Match
Nottingham Forest will face Crystal Palace at the City Ground on January 31, marking Jedinak’s return to his former club. This will be a reunion for Jedinak with his old teammates, particularly Nathaniel Clyne, who played alongside him during the 2011/12 campaign.
Postecoglou Connection
Jedinak’s journey to Nottingham Forest came after following Ange Postecoglou, his former coach at Tottenham Hotspur. Postecoglou’s influence played a significant role in Jedinak’s decision to join Nottingham Forest ¹ ².
