OUR STANDARDS

Editorial Policy

Palace Radar aims to report Crystal Palace news quickly while making the strength and origin of every report as clear as possible.

Sourcing and attribution

Palace Radar aims to identify the original source behind a story wherever reasonably possible. Sources may include football clubs, established journalists, news organisations, broadcasters and other credible football publications.

When Palace Radar reports information first published elsewhere, attribution should be visible to readers.

Reliability labels

Rumour Unconfirmed information or early speculation that may still change substantially.

Credible Report Information reported by a source with a reasonable record or credible access.

Advanced A development reported as being at an advanced stage, such as progressed negotiations, agreement discussions or a medical.

Confirmed Information officially confirmed by a club, player, competition or other authoritative primary source.

Speed versus accuracy

Palace Radar is designed to detect Crystal Palace news quickly, but speed should not turn speculation into fact.

Headlines and articles should accurately reflect the strength of the available information. Reports, enquiries and negotiations should not be described as completed deals unless confirmation supports that claim.

AI-assisted publishing

Palace Radar uses automated systems and artificial intelligence to assist with monitoring sources, categorisation, summarisation, drafting and publishing workflows.

AI assistance does not change our sourcing standard. Articles should remain grounded in identifiable source material, and automation must not invent quotations, transfer developments or factual claims.

Updates and developing stories

Football news develops quickly. Articles may therefore be updated when new information, stronger sourcing or official confirmation becomes available.

Material factual errors are handled under our Corrections Policy .

Palace Radar Independent supporter publication. Not affiliated with Crystal Palace Football Club.