Former Crystal Palace owner Ron Noades has been mentioned in a Football Daily letter recalling an unusual episode involving Ramon Vega.
Noades was manager and owner of Brentford when he promoted his third-tier side’s chances ahead of a cup meeting with Tottenham. His message was simple: Brentford had an opportunity whenever Vega was in the team.
The letter also looked back at Noades’ controversial reputation during his time at Crystal Palace. One remembered incident involved him telling guests at a function that his favourite cheese was Primula.
The anecdote was shared as part of a wider reader discussion about Vega, but it offered another reminder of the distinctive character of Noades’ years in football and his connection with Palace.
