It’s international break time, but there’s still plenty going on at Palace. We round up which Eagles have been making an impact for their countries, before giving exactly the appropriate amount of attention to a 2-0 friendly defeat to Bristol City.

Off the pitch, Steve Parish has been talking to The Athletic about everything from the Holmesdale Fanatics and the Selhurst atmosphere to the Main Stand, Sarr, Mateta and life under Pierre Sage. Meanwhile, Palace are reportedly seeking new investment at a valuation of £900m. Yes, £900m.

We also talk on the Manchester City financial ruling, what they’ve actually been found guilty of and what an appropriate punishment looks like.

Plus, we look ahead to Oliver Glasner’s return to Selhurst with Nottingham Forest.

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Palace are back winning in Europe, with a victory over Lech Poznań inspired, naturally, by Terence’s daughter.

We discuss the article suggesting Pierre Sage’s job was already in danger, much to Hesketh’s disgust, before Sage apparently “saved” himself with a disciplined 0-0 draw at Leeds. But forget the football for a moment, because the real question is whether one of Britain’s great poets somehow predicted Quinten Timber gliding across a football pitch centuries ago.

And finally, there was absolutely no chance we were getting through an episode without discussing Andros Townsend being rolled over in Thailand.

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Palace lose 3-2 to Ipswich and there’s plenty to get into.

We take a proper look at the defensive frailties, a group of players still getting to know each other, the adjustment to a new style of play and whether there were any signs of what Pierre Sage is ultimately trying to build.

There was at least one - Jørgen Strand Larsen’s equaliser, which gave us a glimpse of what a Sage Palace might eventually look like when it all clicks.

And after the final whistle, the good news is that everyone reacted to the defeat with complete calm, perspective and restraint...

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